Bare Act
The Haryana Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2021
The Haryana Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2021 is a state statute enacted to curb cheating, question paper leaks, impersonation, and corrupt practices during government recruitment exams in Haryana. It applies to examinees, scribes, exam staff, management, printing agencies, inspection teams, and third-party syndicates involved in state recruitment processes conducted by bodies like the Haryana Public Service Commission and Haryana Staff Selection Commission. The law establishes strict punishments ranging from jail terms and heavy monetary fines to a mandatory two-year ban on examinees taking future tests. By penalizing organized exam fraud and allowing the attachment of illegally acquired property, the Act protects merit and ensures fair job opportunities for honest candidates.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Prohibition of use or indulgence in unfair means.
- 4. Possession and disclosure of question paper.
- 5. Prohibition to give information.
- 6. Prohibition to enter examination center.
- 7. Prohibition to assist.
- 8. Penalties.
- 9. Debar on conviction.
- 10. Attachment of property.
- 11. Public servant.
- 12. Power to issue directions or order.
- 13. Power to remove difficulties.
- 14. Power to make rules.
- 15. Application of other laws not barred.
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