Chapter XI — OFFENCES

Section 71Penalty for misrepresentation

Section 71: Penalty for misrepresentation

71. Penalty for misrepresentation

Whoever makes any misrepresentation to, or suppresses any material fact from the Controller or the Certifying Authority for obtaining any licence or [electronic signature Certificate], as the case may be, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both.

Amendment notes (1)
  1. Subs w.e.f. 27-10-2009 Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 2, for "Digital Signature" (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).