# The Citizenship Act, 1955, Section 17: Offences

- Act: The Citizenship Act, 1955 (Act 57 of 1955)
- In force from: 1955-12-30
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/citizenship-act-1955/section/17/

## Text

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 1 [five years], or 2 [with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees], or with both.

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