The Karnataka Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Corruption and Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2023
The Karnataka Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Corruption and Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2023
This Act aims to curb corruption and malpractice in public recruitment examinations across Karnataka. It defines "unfair means" broadly, covering everything from leaking question papers to impersonation and the unauthorized use of electronic devices. The law applies to examinees, examination authorities, and institutions involved in the recruitment process. It introduces strict penalties, including long-term imprisonment and heavy fines, for those who cheat or facilitate cheating. Furthermore, it empowers the state to confiscate property acquired through such illegal activities. By establishing designated courts and strict investigation protocols, the Act seeks to ensure the integrity and fairness of government recruitment processes for all citizens.
- 1. Short title and Commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Prohibition of use of unfair means
- 4. Possession and disclosure of question paper
- 5. Prevention of leakage by person entrusted or engaged with examination work
- 6. Unauthorized possession or disclosure of question paper and answer sheet or OMR sheet in any form
- 7. Prohibition to enter in examination center
- 8. No place other than examination center shall be used for public examination
- 9. Offences by Management, Institution or others
- 10. Penalties
- 11. Provided that, the Court may for any adequate and special reasons to be recorded in the judgment impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than five years.
- 12. Attachment and confiscation of property
- 13. Liability of Management etc., to pay all cost and expenditure
- 14. Offences to be Cognizable, non-bailable and non-compoundable
- 15. Investigation of the offences
- 16. Cases triable by Designated Courts
- 17. Power to appoint Designated Courts
- 18. Power to give directions
- 19. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 20. Act not in derogation of any other law
- 21. Power to amend Schedule
- 22. Power to remove difficulties
- 23. Power to make rules
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