# The Border Security Force Act, 1968, Section 31: Extortion and corruption

- Act: The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968)
- In force from: 1969-03-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/border-security-force-act-1968/section/31/

## Text

Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,— (a) commits extortion; or (b) without proper authority exacts from any person money, provisions or service, shall, on conviction by a Security Force Court, be liable to suffer imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.

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