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The Maharashtra Prevention of Malpractices at University, Board and other specified Examinations Act, 1982

Maharashtra

An Act to provide for preventing malpractices at University, Board and other specified examinations.

Act number
31 of 1982
Ministry
Govt of Maharashtra
Department
Higher and Technical Education Department
Enacted
14 Oct 1982

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11 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Duties of paper setters and punishment for contravention.
  4. Section 4Duties of persons entrusted with printing, etc. of question papers and punishment for contravention.
  5. Section 5Duties of persons entrusted with custody of question papers and punishment for contravention.
  6. Section 6Prohibition of supply or publication of any question paper before examination is held.
  7. Section 7Prohibition of copying and impersonating at examinations.
  8. Section 8Punishment for abetment for offences.
  9. Section 9Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable.
  10. Section 10Offences to be tried summarily.
  11. Section 11Repeal of Mah. Ord. IV of 1982 and saving.