Couldn't understand the phrase "purely mathematical" in point 17 below: <snip> 17. Purely mathematical questions should be eliminated as per Section 30 (f) it would be logical to eliminate those sections from the written test which are purely visual in nature such as graphs, pictures or maps.
</snip> I guess this should read "purely visual". However, even in thos cases, there should be an optional question that the candidate can opt to answer at his/her discretion rather than the original question being eliminated altogether. Regards, Manish -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pamnani Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 3:37 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Writer Any suggestions? As you know we are in Court and this matter is sub judice. Has anybody got any further suggestions on this topic. These are the few suggestions that I have worked out and most have been accepted by the Government Advocate however if there are better suggestions then I can get them in before Monday morning. Will appreciate some response. Points 1. That the scribe/writer should either be provided by the examining authority or be arranged by the candidate himself/herself at the discretion of the candidate. 2. Any attempt of cheating can be curved by ensuring proper supervision and vigilance by the invigilators. 3. Considering the practical problems, it is necessary that if the scribe is provided by the examination conducting authorities, such authorities must ensure the competence of the scribe. 4. The recruiting authorities should make it very clear in the advertisement it self regarding availability of writers. 5. The Candidate should furnish in the application form it self that he/she would like to avail the facility of writer from the examining body or he himself would arrange for the writer. 6. The examining body should identify the scribes/writers and make the panels at district/Division or state level as per requirement of examination. 7. The Panels of scribe should be as per requirement of the stream/discipline eg. Arts, Commerce, Science & Mathematics, Engineering, Medical etc. and only eligible scribes be included in the panel. 8. It is desirable that the candidate and the scribe are from the same stream. 9. That the scribe/ writer should be one grade junior in academic qualification than the candidate if from the same stream however, no restriction on the grade in academic qualification. 10. No other restriction should be imposed. 11. Refreshments, if any to scribes/writers should either be served before or after the examination 12. Candidate and scribe should be provided with full information about the duration of the examination. 13. Additional time for 3 hour Paper of 60 minutes (1 hour) in each paper. i. for a written test of duration of 1 hour at least 20 minutes extra time should be allotted. ii. Similarly for written tests involving more than one or less than one hour extra time should be worked out on the basis of 20 minutes per one hour criteria. 14. Proper sitting arrangement are made before commencement of the examination so as to avoid confusion and distraction. 15. Sitting arrangements for the dyslexic, blind physically handicapped and spastic candidates are made on the ground floor, as far as possible. 16. Alternative type questions are provided in lieu of question having visual inputs for the blind candidates. 17. Purely mathematical questions should be eliminated as per Section 30 (f) it would be logical to eliminate those sections from the written test which are purely visual in nature such as graphs, pictures or maps. 18. Blind candidates have the facility to write answers in Braille or on a computer or a typewriter . The answer paper in Braille should be evaluated by the expert/examiners in Braille script. 19. Guidelines do not cause hardship discrimination and harassment to the person with disabilities. 20. The SSC/HSC Boards, Universities, all educational institutions and all recruiting authorities should follow these instructions scrupulously and report he compliance. Kanchan Pamnani Advocate & Solicitor 9, Suleman Chambers, Battery Street, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 039. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.i n To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
