NEW DELHI: On Friday, Parliament passed a bill aimed at curbing malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations. The legislation includes provisions for a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore for offenses. The bill was approved through a voice vote in the Rajya Sabha, following the rejection of proposed amendments by some opposition members. It had already been passed by the Lok Sabha on February 6.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, in response to the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 in the Rajya Sabha, emphasised the importance of the country’s youth power and stated that the bill is intended to deter those jeopardising their future.
Singh underscored the need to prevent non-meritorious individuals from hijacking merit, expressing the government’s commitment to safeguarding the genuine candidates. He clarified that the legislation is not meant to harass the youth but to discourage those manipulating the future of the nation.
“I am sure the entire House, in one voice, will support this (bill)…. It is a dynamic journey we have started,” Singh said.
The bill aims to address malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations, imposing stringent measures with the potential for a maximum 10-year jail term and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore. Additionally, the legislation proposes the establishment of a high-level national technical committee on public examinations to enhance the security of computerised examination processes.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, in response to the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 in the Rajya Sabha, emphasised the importance of the country’s youth power and stated that the bill is intended to deter those jeopardising their future.
Singh underscored the need to prevent non-meritorious individuals from hijacking merit, expressing the government’s commitment to safeguarding the genuine candidates. He clarified that the legislation is not meant to harass the youth but to discourage those manipulating the future of the nation.
“I am sure the entire House, in one voice, will support this (bill)…. It is a dynamic journey we have started,” Singh said.
The bill aims to address malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations, imposing stringent measures with the potential for a maximum 10-year jail term and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore. Additionally, the legislation proposes the establishment of a high-level national technical committee on public examinations to enhance the security of computerised examination processes.
