Section 2(1)(l) in Uttarakhand Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2011
(l)"Local Authority" means Municipal Corporation or Municipal Council or Zila Panchayat or Nagar Panchayat or Gram panchayat, the School Management Committee and also Deputy Block Education Officer, Block Education Officer, Additional District Education Officer (basic), District Education Officer; and includes such authorities as notified by the State Government from time to time;