The Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
The Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
The Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 regulates and criminalizes exam cheating, paper leaks, and organized fraud in state level examinations. The law applies to candidates, exam administrators, service providers, and organized cheating syndicates known as solver gangs. This legislation matters to the public because it aims to restore integrity and trust in government recruitment. To deter offenders, the act introduces severe punishments including heavy fines, property confiscation, and up to life imprisonment for repeat offenders or those who violently disrupt the process, thereby securing a fair selection system for all honest candidates seeking employment.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definition
- 3. Exclusion
- 4. Prohibition of use or indulgence in unfair means
- 5. Possession and disclosure of question paper
- 6. Prohibition to give information
- 7. Prohibition to enter examination centre
- 8. Prohibition to assist
- 9. Prohibition to influence public examination
- 10. No place other than examination centre shall be used for public examination
- 11. Prohibition against Solver Gang
- 12. Prevention of manipulation in evaluation
- 13. Penalty
- 14. Punishment for neglect of duties
- 15. Offences by companies
- 16. Attachment and confiscation of property
- 17. Cognizance and Trial
- 18. Provisions regarding bail
- 19. Liability of Management etc. to pay all costs and expenses
- 20. Public Servant
- 21. Power to issue directions or order
- 22. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 23. Appeal
- 24. Power to make rules
- 25. Overriding effect
- 26. Power to remove difficulties
- 27. Repeal and savings
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