Assam Introduces New Law to Ensure Fair Exams
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Announces Measures
The Assam government has introduced the Assam Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2024, to ensure transparency and fairness in public recruitment examinations. This was announced by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Wednesday.
According to the CMO, the new law prohibits malpractice in exams with penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to Rs 10 crore. Examinees found guilty may also be barred from future examinations. This law reinforces Assam’s commitment to merit-based recruitment in government jobs.
On September 8, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with District Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to discuss the smooth execution of the ADRE 2024 examination for Grade III and Class IV positions, scheduled from September 15, 2024, onwards.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized the critical need for a transparent and merit-based examination process. He instructed each District Commissioner to implement measures for a seamless examination process, including personal inspections of examination centres to ensure essential amenities are provided. He also directed SPs to enforce rigorous security measures around these centres.
The Chief Minister called for heightened vigilance on social media to address any attempts by miscreants to undermine the examination’s integrity.
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Assam -: Assam is a state in the northeastern part of India, known for its tea plantations, wildlife, and the Brahmaputra River.
Chief Minister -: A Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal of a school but for the whole state.
Himanta Biswa Sarma -: Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current Chief Minister of Assam, responsible for making important decisions for the state.
Assam Public Examination Act, 2024 -: This is a new law made by the Assam government to make sure that exams for government jobs are fair and free from cheating.
Public recruitment exams -: These are tests that people take to get jobs in the government, like becoming a teacher or a police officer.
Penalties -: Penalties are punishments given to people who break the law, like going to jail or paying a fine.
Imprisonment -: Imprisonment means being put in jail as a punishment for doing something wrong.
Fines -: Fines are amounts of money that people have to pay as a punishment for breaking the law.
Rs 10 crore -: Rs 10 crore is a very large amount of money in Indian currency, equal to 100 million rupees.
Malpractice -: Malpractice means doing something wrong or illegal, like cheating in exams.
Transparent process -: A transparent process is one that is open and clear, so everyone can see that it is fair and honest.
Merit-based recruitment -: Merit-based recruitment means giving jobs to people based on their skills and abilities, not on favoritism or cheating.
Security and vigilance measures -: These are actions taken to make sure that exams are safe and free from cheating, like having guards and cameras.