Andhra Pradesh Govt Cancels Class 10, 12 Board Exams After SC's Intervention

Education Minister A Suresh told reporters that they decided to cancel the exams as it was difficult to adhere to July 31 deadline set by the Supreme Court for completing the process.

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Amaravati: In a much need relief for lakhs of students, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday cancelled the year-end examinations for Class 10 and Class 12 students due to the ongoing second wave of Coronavirus. 

The announcement comes hours after Supreme Court told the state government that  it is not convinced of the precautionary measures suggested by the state for holding Class 12 board exams and said unless satisfied that there will be no fatality due to COVID, it will not allow them.

Education Minister A Suresh told reporters that they decided to cancel the exams as it was difficult to adhere to July 31 deadline set by the Supreme Court for completing the process.

He said a high-powered committee would be constituted to assess the marks to be awarded to intermediate students.

The apex court said it may also look into the aspect of compensation in case of a fatality like in many other states where Rs 1 crore is given for the death due to Covid-19.

"We are not satisfied with the precautionary measures you will be taking for holding the exams. We are not convinced with the mechanism you have devised. Unless we are satisfied that you are able to conduct the examination without any fatality, we will not allow you to hold the examination," the bench said.