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In view of the incidents of paper leak in the country, the Modi government has implemented the Anti Paper Leak Act. Under this Act, strict provisions have been made for punishment and fines. Breaking the rules made under the law can prove to be very costly. In this Act, rules have been made regarding everything from question papers to answer sheets and the fine and punishment for breaking them has also been kept high. So know what are the new rules.
There are many questions regarding NTA
The NEET 2024 exam paper was leaked, then irregularities were also seen in the results. This raised questions on the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Union Education Ministry. There was an uproar across the country and students took to the streets. The controversy reached the Supreme Court and a demand was made to cancel the paper. Doubts have deepened on the role of NTA in the paper leak and result controversy.
Mistakes can ruin lives and careers
Seeing the controversy growing, the government took a tough stand and implemented the anti-paper leak law passed in February 2024 at midnight. Its notification has also been issued. The provisions of this law are so strict that it provides for a jail sentence of up to 10 years. A fine of up to Rs 1 crore can be imposed. The law has made many rules ranging from question paper to answer sheet, violation of which can be so costly that lives can be ruined.
Everyone from students to government officials will come under the purview of this law, but candidates appearing in competitive examinations will not. Exams conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railways, Banking Recruitment and National Testing Agency (NTA) will come under its purview, so let's know what can be done to avoid paper leak or answer. Key. What can be done What rules have been made regarding the law and tampering with the results, violation of which is strictly prohibited.
Tampering with answer sheets and OMR sheets
Tampering with the answer sheet and OMR sheet of the exam paper is a legal offense. The person committing this crime will be jailed for a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years and may also have to pay a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh.
A government official will get more punishment
Under the law, if any government official of any ministry or department helps in paper leak and result manipulation and is found guilty, he can be jailed for up to 3 years. A fine of up to Rs 1 crore will have to be paid.
If the examination center is found guilty, there will be serious consequences
Under the Anti-Paper Leakage Act, if any examination centre is found involved in leaking the paper, the examination centre will be suspended for 4 years. That school, college or institute will not be made an examination centre for 4 years.
Keeping question paper and OMR sheet without permission
Under the law, if carrying the question paper is not allowed and still the candidate keeps the question paper with him, then it will be considered a crime. Keeping the OMR sheet secret will also be a crime.
Getting help with writing a paper
Under the law, taking help from anyone in writing the exam paper for any reason is also a crime. If the government's permission is not taken and the examiner does not provide help, then doing so will be a crime. You can be punished for this. Disabled people will not be covered under this.
Helping the candidate in any way
Under the new law, cheaters will have to be careful. If any candidate is caught cheating or helping another candidate directly or indirectly, he can be punished.
Confusion during checking of paper
Under the law, if teachers make mistakes while checking papers and get caught, they can face legal trouble. For example, recently a teacher made a reel while checking an exam paper and uploaded it on social media and an FIR was filed against him.
Tampering of documents for qualification
Under the law, anyone who tampers with or changes educational certificates to get admission in any big college, university or institute can be punished. It is often seen that people get fake mark sheets or certificates made by paying money.
Computer tampering during online exam
Nowadays, there is a trend of giving online exams in the country. This saves both money and time, but under the law, any kind of tampering with the computer while giving online exam is a crime. The accused can be punished.
Exam sitting-paper date or shift
On one hand there were complaints of paper leak and on the other hand some students complained that the paper was given late and then they were not given time to complete it or even if time was given, it was not given to everyone. The rule is that delaying any paper or giving extra time to someone to finish the paper. Changing the position of the seat of the candidate by violating the prescribed system will also be a crime. The examiner or superintendent can be punished for this.
Threatening an examiner or invigilator
Threatening any examiner or supervisor inside or outside any examination centre is also a legal offence. Those who do this may have to face both punishment and fine.
Creating a fake website will also be considered a crime
Creating a fake website related to any recruitment exam is a crime under the Act. You can also be punished for creating a fake website of any exam conducting body, commission or agency. There will also be a provision of fine for this.
Providing fake admit cards or conducting fake examinations
Making fake admit cards for the purpose of leaking the paper or taking the paper on behalf of someone else is punishable under the law. Organizing fake recruitment exams to extort money can be costly. There is a provision of imprisonment and fine for this.
