The Andhra Pradesh Public Examinations (Prevention of Malpractices and Unfair means) Act, 1997.
andhra-pradesh · 1997
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- S. 1Inserted by the Act No
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Public Examinations Act, including "Examination Centre," "Government," "Notification," "Prescribed," and "Public Examination."
- S. 3Section 3 bans the use of unfair means during public examinations in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 4Section 4 prohibits unauthorized possession and disclosure of exam question papers before examinees leave the center.
- S. 5Section 5 prohibits persons involved in examination work from leaking information unless permitted by their duties.
- S. 6Section 6 prohibits manipulation or attempted manipulation of exam evaluations or records.
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits educational institutions from offering guarantees or publishing false information to attract students.
- S. 7A—
- S. 8Section 8 imposes penalties for violating provisions against malpractices in public examinations.
- S. 9Penalty for Offence with preparation to cause hurt etc
- S. 10Section penalizes neglect of duties by examination officials with imprisonment and fines.
- S. 11Section 11 holds company officers liable for offenses committed by the company, with specific accountability for directors, managers, and officers.
- S. 12Section 12 allows courts to forfeit property used in examination malpractices and attach properties during trials.
- S. 13Section 13 authorizes the government to direct educational institutions to enforce the Act's provisions.
- S. 14Section 14 protects actions taken in good faith under the Act from legal challenges.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Andhra Pradesh government to make rules for implementing the Act and requires legislative review.
- S. 16—
- S. 17Section 17 repeals Ordinance 7 of 1997 related to preventing malpractices in public examinations in Andhra Pradesh.