# The Depositories Act, 1996, Section 20: Offences

- Act: The Depositories Act, 1996 (Act 22 of 1996)
- In force from: 1995-09-20
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/depositories-act-1996/section/20/

## Text

1[2 [20. Offences.--(1) Without prejudice to any award of penalty by the adjudicating officer 3 [or the Board] under this Act, if any person contravenes or attempts to contravene or abets the contravention of the provisions of this Act or of any rules or regulations or bye-laws made thereunder, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, or with fine, which may extend to twenty-five crore rupees, or with both. (2) If any person fails to pay the penalty imposed by the 4 [adjudicating officer or the Board or fails to comply with any] directions or orders, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one month but which may extend to ten years, or with fine, which may extend to twentyfive crore rupees, or with both.]

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