Chandigarh · Act 49 of 2016

Section 91 — Punishment for fraudulently availing any benefit meant for persons with benchmark disabilities.

THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2016

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91. Punishment for fraudulently availing any benefit meant for persons with benchmark 

disabilities.—Whoever, fraudulently avails or attempts to avail any benefit meant for persons with 

benchmark disabilities, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years 

or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees or with both.

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More sections of this actSection 1 · Short title and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Equality and non-discrimination.Section 4 · Women and children with disabilities.Section 5 · Community life.Section 6 · Protection from cruelty and inhuman treatment.Section 7 · Protection from abuse, violence and exploitation.Section 8 · Protection and safety.
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