Gurugram district authorities have put extensive security arrangements in place to conduct the upcoming Haryana Board of School Education examinations peacefully and without malpractices. To deter cheating rings and maintain strict discipline around testing venues, Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh has enforced prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. These legal restrictions take effect on October 1 and will remain strictly active through October 24 across the entire district.
Schedules Cover Secondary and Diploma Courses
The academic evaluations commencing on Thursday encompass secondary and senior secondary examinations for both regular academic curricula and open book formats. Simultaneously, candidates enrolled in the first and second years of the Diploma in Education programme will also appear for their semester assessments. To protect the sanctity of these assessments and avert external interference, unlawful gatherings and loitering around examination venues have been entirely outlawed.
Commercial Restrictions and Perimeter Checks
As part of the anti-copying blueprint, stringent operational curbs have been slapped on commercial establishments operating in the immediate vicinity of testing centres. All photostat centres, xerox shops, cyber cafes, and related service kiosks situated near exam venues must pull down their shutters precisely one and a half hours prior to the start of each test paper. These commercial setups will remain strictly closed until that day's exam concludes. Furthermore, carrying any kind of weapon, licensed firearm, or lethal tool within a 500-metre radius of any examination facility is totally banned. Only authorised personnel, assigned invigilators, and examinees carrying valid identity cards will be granted entry into exam compounds.
Strict Penal Action for Violators
The district administration has warned that anyone defying these prohibitory directions will face stern punitive measures under the law. Any person or candidate found flouting the established guidelines will face prosecution under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for disobedience to an order duly promulgated by a public servant, along with other applicable penal provisions. Authorities have appealed to the public to avoid crowding outside test centres and help keep the testing environment calm and orderly.
