3.Restriction on copies of question paper and offer of information :-

No person, who is not lawfully authorized or permitted by virtue of his duties so to do, shall before the time fixed for the distribution of copies of a question paper to examinees at a recognized 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 reason to believe, relates to or is derived form such question paper.