Punishment for false statement
Section 176 of the Finance Act, 2016 deals with punishment for false statement. Punishment for false statement. 176. (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 The Act was enacted on 27 Jun 2016.
Punishment for false statement.
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(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.
Section 176, The Finance Act, 2016.
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Questions about Section 176
What does Section 176 of the Finance Act deal with?
Section 176 of the Finance Act is headed "Punishment for false statement". Punishment for false statement. 176. (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
How do I find court cases under Section 176 of the Finance Act?
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What should I read with Section 176 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 176 of the Finance Act enacted?
Section 176 of the Finance Act, cited as Finance Act 2016 176, was enacted on 27 Jun 2016. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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