THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Patna, July 24: The Anti-Paper Leak Bill was passed by voice vote in the Bihar Assembly on Wednesday amidst an opposition walkout.
The Bihar Assembly passed the Bihar Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, tabled by State Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Vijay Kumar Chaudhary.
This legislation aims to combat malpractices in government recruitment exams.
The bill mandates strict penalties for malpractice, including a minimum 10-year prison sentence and a fine of at least Rs 1 crore.
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The legislation also includes provisions for the confiscation of property belonging to those convicted.
Chaudhary told reporters that there is a need for strict laws against exam malpractices to restore transparency and credibility in public examinations.
He cited the ongoing NEET issue and emphasized that those who use unfair means undermine the efforts of diligent students and the new bill includes stringent rules to address these irregularities.
