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The Central Government is going to amend the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 to stop paper leaks.
After the assurance of PM Narendra Modi, the government can present a new bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday. In this, the provisions of punishment and fine have been made more strict.
Huge increase in punishment and fine
Under the proposed law, using unfair means will now attract a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years in prison.
Also, a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh will be imposed. Under the existing law, the punishment was 3 to 5 years in jail and a fine of Rs 10 lakh.
The rules have also been tightened for service providers. If found guilty, the service provider will be fined up to Rs 5 crore and the cost of the examination will also be recovered.
Also, he will be banned from any public examination for 8 years. Under the current law, the fine was Rs 1 crore and the ban was 4 years.
10 crore fine on organized crime
There is a provision of minimum 7 years and maximum 10 years of jail for organized crimes related to paper leak. In this, a fine of up to Rs 10 crore can also be imposed. Union Minister of Personnel and Training Department Jitendra Singh will present this bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Special Task Force and Fast Track Court
Two new sections 12A and 12B have been added to the bill. Under this, the Central Government will be able to form a special task force. The Central Investigation Agency or SIT has to complete the investigation within 2 months of the case being handed over by the Central Government.
Daily hearing will be held through fast track court. State governments and union territories will designate special fast track courts in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court. It will be mandatory to complete the trial within 3 months of filing the charge sheet.
Strict rules for appeal also
The bill also sets a time limit for appeal. The decision of the Special Fast Track Court can be appealed in the High Court. Such an appeal will be heard by a bench of two judges and efforts will be made to dispose of it within 3 months. The appeal must be made within 30 days of the decision, which can be extended up to 90 days in special circumstances.
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