Garhwal Commissioner to probe lathi charge and stone pelting
Dehradun. Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (Retd) has approved the Uttarakhand Competitive Examination (Measures for Prevention and Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Ordinance 2023. This ordinance has come into force in the state. Garhwal Commissioner to probe lathi charge and stone pelting
In order to ensure transparency and probity in competitive examinations in the state of Uttarakhand, the Uttarakhand Competitive Examination (Measures for Prevention and Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Ordinance 2023 was approved by the Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on February 09, 2023 and forwarded for the approval of the Hon’ble Governor. Strict provisions have been made against the culprits in this ordinance.
If any person is found involved in unfair means like printing press, service provider, management system, coaching institute, etc., then there is a provision of imprisonment up to life imprisonment and fine up to ten crore rupees. If a person conspires with the institution conducting the examination in an organized manner, then there is a provision of imprisonment up to life and a fine of up to Rs 10 crore.
If a candidate is found indulging in unfair means while cheating himself in the competitive examination or cheating another candidate, then there is a provision of three years imprisonment and a minimum fine of five lakh rupees. If the candidate is found guilty again in another competitive examination, then there is a provision of minimum ten years imprisonment and a minimum fine of 10 lakh.
If any candidate is found cheating, a provision has been made to reject the charge sheet for two to five years from the date of filing and in case of conviction, a provision has been made to disqualify all competitive examinations for ten years. If a candidate is found cheating again, a provision has been made to postpone all competitive examinations for five to ten years and lifetime respectively.
Property acquired through the use of unfair means will be confiscated. The offence under this Act shall be cognizable, non-bailable and non-bailable.
