Section 71
Penalty for misrepresentation.
The Information Technology Act, 2000
About this Act
An Act to provide legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange and other means of electronic communication, commonly referred to as
Whoever makes any misrepresentation to, or suppresses any
material fact from the Controller or the Certifying Authority for obtaining any licence or 1
[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.
Notes
1Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 2, for "Digital Signature" (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).