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Central · 2000 · Section 71

Section 71 — Penalty for misrepresentation.

The Information Technology Act, 2000

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.

Source notes

1Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 2, for "Digital Signature" (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).