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Definition :- In this Act; unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context. “recognized examination “ means any of the examinations enumerated in the Schedule and includes an examination held under the authority of 3 [any Government], or by any body constituted under any enactment. 3.Restriction on copies of question paper and offer of information :- No person, who is not lawfully authorized or permitted by virtue of his duties so to do, shall before the time fixed for the distribution of copies of a question paper to examinees at a recognized examination, -- (i) procure, attempt to procure or possess, such question paper or a portion of such paper or a copy thereof ; or (ii) impart, or offer to impart, information which he knows or has reason to believe, relates to or is derived form such question paper. 4.Penalty :- Whoever contravenes the provisions of section 3 shall be punishable with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both. 5.Cognizance of offences :- No court shall take cognizance of any offence against this Act except on the complaint of such person as may be authorized by the State Government in this behalf either generally or for a specified class of cases, made within six months of the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.