The Collection of Statistics Act, 2008
16. Penalty for
making false statement. -
Whoever, willfully
makes any false or misleading statement or material omission in any information
schedule or return filled in or supplied, or in answer to any question asked to
him under this Act or the rules made there under, shall be punishable with
simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with a fine
which may extend to one thousand rupees or, in the case of a company, with a
fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with both.