Section 17:
Offences.
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).