Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976
70. Penalty for giving
false information or false returns. -
(1) Whoever gives
information to the Director or the authorized officer which he may require or
ask for in the course of his duty and which such person either knows or has
reason to believe to be false shall be punished with imprisonment for a term
which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand
rupees, or with both.
(2) Whoever, being
required by or under this Act so to do, submits a return which is false in
material particulars, shall be punished with fine which may extend to two
thousand rupees, and, for the second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment
for a term which may extend to one year and also with fine.