Section 3(2)(a) in The Gujarat Educational Institutions (Regulation) Act, 1984
(a)Any person desiring to establish and maintain an educational institution or, as the case may be, to maintain an existing educational institution may make an application to the Director of Primary and Adult Education, Gujarat State or an officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf (hereinafter referred to as "the authorised officer") in such form and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed: