Bare Act
The Andhra Pradesh Public (Prevention of Malpractices and Unfair (Means) Act, 1997
The Andhra Pradesh Public (Prevention of Malpractices and Unfair Means) Act, 1997 prohibits cheating and illegal practices in public examinations across the state of Andhra Pradesh. Applying to candidates, invigilators, paper setters, and the general public, it outlaws using unfair means, leaking question papers, abetting offences, and causing disturbances around examination centres. Authorized education officers possess search powers to detect violations, while all offences under this law are classified as cognizable and non-bailable, carrying strict penalties. This legislation matters because it guarantees fairness, protects merit, and maintains public trust in competitive and academic evaluations across the state.
- 1. Short title extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Prohibition of unfair means etc
- 4. Penalty for use of unfair means etc
- 5. Penalty for leakage of question paper etc
- 6. Penalty for abetment of offences
- 7. Punishment for offences inside or outside examination centre
- 8. Power of search
- 9. Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable
- 10. Repeal of Ordinance 8 of 1997
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