Punishment for false statement
Section 131 of the Finance Act, 2013 deals with punishment for false statement. Punishment for false statement. 131. (1) If a person makes a false statement in any verification under this Chapter or any rule made thereunder, or delivers an account or statement, which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false, or does not believe to be true, he shall be punisha
Punishment for false statement.
131. (1) If a person makes a false statement in any verification under this Chapter or any rule made thereunder, or delivers an account or statement, which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false, or does not believe to be true, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and with fine.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), an offence punishable under sub-section (1) shall be deemed to be non-cognizable within the meaning of that Code.
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Section 131, The Finance Act, 2013.
Questions about Section 131
What does Section 131 of the Finance Act deal with?
Section 131 of the Finance Act is headed "Punishment for false statement". Punishment for false statement. 131. (1) If a person makes a false statement in any verification under this Chapter or any rule made thereunder, or delivers an account or statement, which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false, or does not believe to be true, he shall be punisha
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When was the Finance Act enacted?
Finance Act was enacted in 2013. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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