New Delhi: In the NEET-UG paper leak case, the Supreme Magistrate has once then expressed serious snooping over the transparency and security of the viewing system. During the hearing, the magistrate asked the inside government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) what touchable and permanent steps have been taken so far to prevent recurrence of incidents like paper leaks. The magistrate made it well-spoken that only temporary measures will not suffice, but institutional reforms in the viewing system are necessary. Along with this, the magistrate has directed the centre and NTA to file a detailed affidavit, in which well-constructed details of the progress so far and future whoopee plan will have to be given.
What did the Supreme Magistrate judges say?
Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe raised questions on the points of the viewing system during the hearing. The magistrate asked the inside government whether any touchable plan has been prepared to self-mastery future examinations completely in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and strengthen data security. The magistrate said that to maintain the fairness of major competitive examinations conducted wideness the country, comprehensive reforms are necessary at both the technical and legalistic levels.
On which points was information sought in the affidavit?
The Supreme Magistrate asked the centre and NTA that the testimony should not only mention the claims made but moreover the very progress of the reforms. The magistrate has asked for a detailed worth of the status of implementation of the recommendations of the high-powered committee, steps taken in key areas such as the proposed governing board, units of experts, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, research and development, transparency, governance and human resources.
What was asked to be included in the status report?
The magistrate has moreover sought a status report on the reforms washed-up at each stage of the viewing process—before, during and without the examination. Apart from this, instructions have moreover been given to provide information well-nigh the role of recently scheduled Additional Directors General, security arrangements, monitoring system and vigilance measures. The magistrate has moreover sought a detailed report on coordination with the state and district administration, multi-session examinations, viewing centres, printing of question papers and unscratched transportation arrangements.
What did the magistrate say on the deployment of Air Force?
During the hearing, Justice Narasimha remarked that taking the help of the Indian Air Gravity for unscratched transportation of the question papers was only a temporary solution. He said that such systems cannot remain in gravity for long and the government will have to develop a permanent, technology-based and reliable system. The magistrate moreover sought information from the Center on the possibilities of using modern technologies like DigiYatra for verification of candidates.
What will happen next now?
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the magistrate that the government was preparing a detailed roadmap and some time was needed to file a fresh testimony in this regard. On this, the Supreme Magistrate listed the matter for next Monday and said that it will continuously monitor the unshortened matter. The magistrate said in well-spoken words that its objective is not just firsthand reforms but to create such a strong viewing system in which there will be no telescopic for incidents like paper leaks in future.
