Bare Act
The Goa Prevention of Malpractices at University, Board and other Specified Examinations Act, 1991
Education199114 sections
This law aims to stop cheating and unfair practices during university, school, and other official exams in Goa. It applies to everyone involved in setting, printing, or handling question papers, including paper setters, examiners, and staff. The Act strictly forbids anyone from leaking, copying, or sharing the contents of question papers before the exam takes place. If someone breaks these rules, they can face serious consequences, including imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to one thousand rupees, ensuring the integrity of the education system.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Prohibition against certain malpractices by paper setters and punishment for contravention
- 4. Duties of persons entrusted with printing, etc. of question papers and punishment for contravention
- 5. Duties of persons entrusted with custody of question papers and punishment for contravention
- 6. Prohibition of supply of publication of any question paper before examination is held.
- 7. Prohibition of copying.
- 8. Prohibition of impersonation, intimidation and unauthorised entry of any person in the premises of the examination hall
- 9. Power to appoint papersetters, etc. for examination
- 10. Punishment for refusal or instigation, etc.
- 11. Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable.
- 12. Offences to be tried summarily.
- 13. Repeal and saving.
PDF: pending for this language.