The Arunachal Pradesh government announced on Monday its decision to enact a law aimed at preventing and curbing offences related to question paper leaks and other malpractices during examinations conducted by various recruitment agencies. An official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) stated that the state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, has decided to implement ‘The Arunachal Pradesh Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act 2024’. This act will specifically target offences of question paper leaks and other exam-related malpractices.
Key Features of the Act
The draft bill, which includes stringent penalties, imprisonment, and fines up to Rs 1 crore, will be presented in the upcoming second session of the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly starting July 19 for discussion and approval. The official from the CMO emphasized that once the bill becomes law, it will ensure a free and fair selection process for all posts under the Arunachal Pradesh government and detect malpractices effectively.
Encadrement of APSSB Posts
Additionally, the meeting approved the proposal for the encadrement of 13 various categories of posts within the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) into a common cadre of the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service and Arunachal Pradesh Secretariat Service Common Cadre. This move aims to establish proper and systematic human resource management within the APSSB to maintain a transparent and fair recruitment process.
This legislative step underscores the state government’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of its recruitment processes and ensuring that all candidates have a fair and equal opportunity.
