The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, also known as the Right to Education (RTE) Act, is a landmark piece of legislation.
This Act provides the legislative framework for the implementation of the fundamental right to education enshrined in Article 21-A of the Constitution.
The bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 20 July 2009 and by the Lok Sabha on 4 August 2009.
It received the President's assent and was notified as law on 26 August 2009.
The question asks when the Act was enacted by the Indian Parliament. Enactment is complete when both houses have passed the bill. The final passing by the Lok Sabha was on 4th August 2009.
The Act came into force on 1 April 2010.