Section 17
Offences.
About this Act
An Act to provide for the acquisition and determination of Indian citizenship.
Any person who, for the purpose of procuring anything to be done or not to be
done under this Act, knowingly makes any representation which is false in a material particular shall
be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 1
[five years], or 2
[with fine which
may extend to fifty thousand rupees], or with both.
Notes
1. Subs. by Act 6 of 2004, s. 14, for "six months" (w.e.f. 3-12-2004)
2. Subs. by s. 14, ibid., for "with fine" (w.e.f. 3-12-2004).
2. Subs. by s. 14, ibid., for "with fine" (w.e.f. 3-12-2004).