The Telangana Public Examinations (Prevention of Malpractice and Unfair means) Act, 1997
The Telangana Public Examinations (Prevention of Malpractice and Unfair means) Act, 1997
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This law applies to all public examinations held in Telangana, including those for degrees, jobs, and school admissions. It strictly prohibits cheating, known as unfair means, and prevents anyone from leaking question papers or manipulating exam results. The legislation also targets educational institutions by banning them from guaranteeing students success in exchange for admission. By criminalizing these actions, the Act aims to maintain the integrity of the state's education system and ensure that qualifications and appointments are based on genuine merit rather than dishonest practices.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Prohibition of the use of unfair means.
- 4. Unauthorised possession and disclosure of question paper.
- 5. Prevention of leakage by person entrusted with examination work.
- 6. Prevention of manipulation of evaluation or record of such evaluation.
- 7. Prevention of inducement for admission.
- 7A. Prevention of publication of false or misleading information.
- 8. Penalty.
- 9. Penalty for Offence with preparation to cause hurt etc.,
- 10. Punishment for neglect of duties.
- 11. Offences by companies.
- 12. Forfeiture of property of certain persons.
- 13. Power to give directions.
- 14. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 15. Act to override other laws.
- 16. Power to make rules.
- 17. Repeal of Ordinance.
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