Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024
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Introduced
Lok Sabha
Date
Feb 05, 2024
Passed
Lok Sabha
Date
Feb 06, 2024
Rajya Sabha
Date
Feb 09, 2024
When
Dates
Introduced
Feb 05, 2024
Passed
Lok Sabha
Feb 06, 2024
Rajya Sabha
Feb 09, 2024
Why
Prevent Unfair Means
Ensure
Transparency
Fairness
Credibility
What
Scope
Examinations Included
Union Public Service Commission
Staff Selection Commission
Railway Recruitment Board
National Testing Agency
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Central Government Departments
Defined Offences
Unauthorized Access
Leakage of Question Papers
Assisting Candidates
Tampering with Documents
Conducting Fake Examinations
Monetary Gain Activities
Punishments
Imprisonment
3-5 Years for General Offences
5-10 Years for Organized Crimes
Fines
Up to Rs 10 Lakh for General Offences
Minimum Rs 1 Crore for Organized Crimes
Responsibilities of Service Providers
Report Violations
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Barred from Conducting Exams
Where
India
Central Government Examinations
Who
Ministry
Personnel, Grievances and Pensions
Introduced By
Union Minister Jitendra Singh
How
Legislation
Enforcement
Police
Deputy Superintendent
Assistant Commissioner of Police
Technological Solutions
High-Level National Technical Committee
IT Security Systems
Electronic Surveillance
Pros
Transparency
Fairness
Credibility
Protects Meritorious Students
Challenges
Implementation Challenges
Technological Adaptation
Legal Complexities
Way Forward
Adoption by States
Technological Upgradation
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The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, introduced in the Indian Parliament, aims to address and prevent malpractices in public examinations conducted by central authorities. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 5, 2024, and passed in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by February 9, 2024. The Bill includes a range of public examinations such as those conducted by the UPSC, SSC, and other central agencies. Its key provisions include defining offenses related to unfair means in examinations, setting stringent punishments including imprisonment and fines, and outlining the responsibilities of service providers involved in examination processes. The legislation seeks to enhance transparency, fairness, and credibility in public examinations, addressing issues like paper leaks and cheating that have long plagued these tests. The Bill also includes the setup of a High-level National Technical Committee for technological solutions in examinations.
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