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HC quashes self-centre exam system
IN A significant verdict of far-reaching consequences, the Allahabad High Court, on Friday, quashed the Government Order on self-centre examination introduced for the High School and Intermediate examinations conducted by the Board of High School and Intermediate Education. The Court directed that henceforth these examinations would be held through the old system as mentioned in the GO dated October 23, 2003.
IN A significant verdict of far-reaching consequences, the Allahabad High Court, on Friday, quashed the Government Order on self-centre examination introduced for the High School and Intermediate examinations conducted by the Board of High School and Intermediate Education.
The Court directed that henceforth these examinations would be held through the old system as mentioned in the GO dated October 23, 2003.
The GO, dated October 23, provided that Board's examinations would be held in such a way that the unfair means could not be used and all examinations centres should be within the radius of 8 km from the schools, where the students were enrolled.
The court also directed that only those students who have 75 per cent attendance in their respective schools be permitted to appear in examinations.
Delivering the verdict, Justice SN Srivastava observed, "Self-examination centre goes against the public policy and erodes the very foundation of education system and affect the intellectuals and future of the country. This system has been exploited by anti-social elements in as much as they are deeply involved in the mass copying or other unfair means.''
The court's decision came on a writ petition (no 7339 of 2006) and others filed by the Committee of Management of Mohan Singh Inter College, Mathura.
To ensure smooth functioning of Board of High School and Intermediate examination, the court directed the State government to constitute a board in terms of Intermediate Education Act expeditiously.
Besides, the court also directed to post a regular secretary of the Board, who is acquainted with the working of the Board. However, the court said that in case no such official is available, Brij Mohan Meena, secretary Prashashnik Sudhar (administrative reforms) may be assigned the additional charge of education secretary till completion of ensuing Board examination.
The court further directed that examination centres should be established at places abutting the road besides, the State Government should also take all effective measures for safety to facilitate smooth conduct of examination of High School and Intermediate free from all kinds of disturbance of anti social elements and educational mafias.
The court directed to list the case on January 21, 2007 for evaluation of the progress made for the smooth conduct of the examinations of High School and Intermediate 2007.
