125A. Penalty for filing false affidavit, etc
125A . Penalty for filing false affidavit, etc.—A candidate who himself or through his proposer, with intent to be elected in an election,—
(i)
fails to furnish information relating to sub-section (1) of section 33A; or
(ii)
give false information which he knows or has reason to believe to be false; or
(iii)
conceals any information, in his nomination paper delivered under sub-section (1) of section 33 or in his affidavit which is required to be delivered under sub-section (2) of section 33A, as the case may be, shall, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
Amendment notes (1)
- Ins w.e.f. 24-8-2002 . Ins. by 72 of 2002, s. 5 (w.e.f. 24-8-2002).