Where an application presented to an Authorised Officer under section 7 is dismissed, and the Authorised Officer is satisfied that the application is frivolous or vexatious, the Authorised Officer may by an order in writing impose on the creditor a fine of an amount which may extend to one hundred rupees. If the creditor fails to pay the fine within thirty days from the date of receipt of the order, it may be recovered from him as an arrear of land revenue.
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Revival of all discharged debts under Ordinance VII of 1975.Section 4 · Discharge of certain debts and consequences thereof.Section 5 · Prohibition against disposal of pledged property, etc. and penalty.Section 6 · Power of certain officers to enforce delivery of possession of property to debtor.Section 7 · Creditor may dispute debtor’s claim.Section 8 · Power of entry and search.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 18 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.