Restriction on copies of question paper and offer of information

No person who is not lawfully authorised or permitted by virtue of his duties to do so, shall, before the time fixed for distribution of copies of a question paper to examinees at an examination- (I) procure, attempt to procure or possess, such question paper or a portion of such paper or a copy thereof, or (II) impart, or offer to impart, information which he knows or has reasons to believe, relates to or is derived from or has a bearing upon such question paper.