# The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Section 33: Penalty for not discharging duty by Protection Officer

- Act: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005)
- In force from: 2006-10-26
- Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/dv-act/section/33/

## Text

If any Protection Officer fails or refuses to discharge his duties as directed by the Magistrate in the protection order without any sufficient cause, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or with both.

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