What is the proposed maximum fine under the amended Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 for organized paper leak offences?

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The correct answer is Option A: ₹10 crore. The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 to strengthen action against paper leak offences. The proposed amendments increase the minimum imprisonment for paper leak offences from 3 years to 5 years. The maximum monetary penalty for organized examination fraud is proposed to be enhanced from ₹1 crore to ₹10 crore. The proposed law retains a maximum imprisonment of 10 years for serious offences related to public examination fraud. Offences under the Act include paper leaks, OMR answer sheet manipulation, fake admit cards, impersonation, and unauthorized access to confidential examination information. The proposed amendments seek to ensure faster investigation, prosecution, and trial through special courts for examination fraud cases. The amendments were proposed in response to repeated paper leak incidents, including concerns arising from NEET-UG and other competitive examinations.

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₹02 crore

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₹05 crore

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₹01 crore

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₹20 crore

What is the proposed maximum fine under the amended Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 for organized paper leak offences?

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