Chhattisgarh Assembly passes Bill to curb malpractices in public examinations
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The Chhattisgarh Assembly passed the 'Chhattisgarh (Lok Bharti evam Vyavsayik Parikshao me Anuchit Sadhano ki Roktham) Vidheyak, 2026' to curb malpractices in public examinations for recruitment and admission.
Background
The bill prohibits unauthorized possession or disclosure of question papers, illegal entry into centers, and tampering with evaluation records. It prescribes penalties including imprisonment and fines for both individuals and institutions.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillChhattisgarh (Lok Bharti evam Vyavsayik Parikshao me Anuchit Sadhano ki Roktham) Vidheyak, 2026
- FactThe law targets both recruitment and admission public examinations.
- FactPenalties include both imprisonment and fines for violations.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of legislative measures in ensuring the integrity of public examinations and meritocracy in the recruitment process.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional integrity: Preventing leakage of question papers to ensure a level playing field for candidates
- Accountability framework: Establishing clear legal penalties for both private entities and public officials involved in tampering
- Meritocratic erosion: Addressing the socio-economic impact of examination malpractices on public trust in governance
Keywords: meritocracy · transparency · administrative integrity · legislative oversight · public examination
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