In force · As amended up to 2026-08
17. Offences .―Any person who, for the purpose of procuring anything to be done or not to be done under this Act, knowingly makes any representation which is false in a material particular shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to[ 2] [five years], or[ 3] [with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees], or with both.
Source: India Code