Section 16
Penalty for making false statement.
The Collection of Statistics Act, 2008
About this Act
An Act to facilitate the collection of statistics on economic, demographic, social, scientific and environmental aspects, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Whoever, wilfully makes any false or misleading
statement or material omission in any information schedule or return filled in or supplied, or in answer
to any question asked to him under this Act or the rules made thereunder, shall be punishable with
simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with a fine which may extend to
one thousand rupees or, in the case of a company, with a fine which may extend to five thousand
rupees or with both.