Finance
As promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet passed a Bill and related clauses on Friday that aim to establish fast-track courts and impose stiffer penalties for paper leaks and exam malpractices, according to official sources.
The new legislation is anticipated to be submitted in Parliament next week, according to sources.
The development comes just after Prime Minister Modi announced on Thursday that a bill containing provisions for forceful action would be submitted in Parliament.
According to the sources, the new fast-track courts will be required to conclude cases and deliver decisions within three months, as recommended by the bill.
Earlier in a video message, the Prime Minister said that the Central government has prepared a comprehensive draft Bill to introduce stricter provisions and stringent punishments in paper leak cases.
Taking to his official X account, PM Modi, in a video message, said: “More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrow’s Cabinet!”
Addressing the tremendous sorrow caused by paper leaks to students and their families, the Prime Minister stated on Thursday that the Union government has taken a number of measures over the last two and a half months, including the arrest and incarceration of individuals guilty.
“I am aware that paper leaks cause immense distress to students and their parents,” he added.
Highlighting the Union government’s priority to safeguard the future of examinees, PM Modi on his X account said that all resources were mobilised to conduct examinations without delay for nearly 22 lakh (2.2 million) students.
“The results were declared just five days ago on July 19, and we are receiving news of the joy felt by successful students across the country,” he added.
The Prime Minister insisted that the Union government will not rest on its laurels.
PM Modi stated that he personally worked extensively to develop a strong proposal for fast-track courts and harsh penalties for anyone who engage in examination malpractices.
“This matter is likely to be discussed in the Cabinet tomorrow, and the proposal will be finalised after incorporating suggestions from Cabinet colleagues,” he said.
Source: IANS
