# The Information Technology Act, 2000, Section 71: Penalty for misrepresentation

- Act: The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000)
- In force from: 2000-10-17
- Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/it-act/section/71/

## Text

Whoever makes any misrepresentation to, or suppresses any material fact from the Controller or the Certifying Authority for obtaining any licence or 1 [electronic signature Certificate], as the case may be, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both.

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