The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
41. Penalty for
giving false information or false return. -
1. Whoever
gives any information to the Director, the Controller or any legal metrology
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 fine which may extend to five thousand rupees and for the second
or subsequent offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six
months and also with fine.
2. Whoever,
being required by or under this Act so to do, submits a return or maintains any
record or register which is false in material particulars, shall be punished
with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees and for the second or
subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year
and also with fine.