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Last Updated: February 05, 2024, 11:08 IST
The paper leak Bill has identified around 20 offenses and unfair means (Representative image)
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 proposes a minimum of three to five years of imprisonment in paper leak cases and between five to 10 years in cases of organised crimes
A Bill to curb paper leaks in major exams is set to be introduced in the Parliament today, February 5. The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 proposes a minimum of three to five years of imprisonment in paper leak cases and between five to 10 years in cases of organised crimes, reported Hindustan Times.
Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions Jitendra Singh will seek permission to introduce the Bill which aims to curb cheating in several public examinations such as UPSC, SSC, RRC, NEET, JEE, CUET, etc. The Bill has identified around 20 offenses and unfair means including impersonation, manipulation of answer sheets, and tampering with documents while selecting the merit or rank of a candidate.
A fine of up to Rs 1 crore has been proposed for service provider firms under the Bill. Further, recovery of the proportionate cost of an exam and barring the firm from conducting any public exam for four years have also been proposed as punishment.
According to the Bill, investigations must be conducted by an officer, not below the rank of deputy superintendent of police or assistant commissioner of police. The union government may refer the investigation to any central agency as well.
