In force · As amended up to 2026-08
27. Penalties.
Any person who,--
(a) having in his possession, custody or control any property forming part of any of the textile
undertakings, wrongfully withholds such property from the National Textile Corporation; or
(b) wrongfully obtains possession of, or retains any property forming part of any of the textile
undertakings; or
(c) wilfully withholds or fails to furnish to the National Textile Corporation or any person or body
of persons specified by that Corporation, any document or inventory relating to any of the textile
undertakings which may be in his possession, custody or control; or
(d) wilfully fails to deliver to the National Textile Corporation any inventory or property and
assets forming part of any of the textile undertakings; or
(e) fails to deliver to the National Textile Corporation or any person or body of persons specified
by that Corporation, any assets, books of account, registers or other documents in his possession,
custody or control relating to any of the textile undertakings; or
(f) wrongfully removes or destroys any property forming part of any of the textile undertakings or
prefers any claim under this Act which he knows or has reason to believe to be false or grossly
inaccurate,
shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and with fine which
may extend to ten thousand rupees.
Source: India Code