# The Notaries Act, 1952, Section 12: Penalty for falsely representing to be a notary, etc

- Act: The Notaries Act, 1952 (Act 53 of 1952)
- In force from: 1956-02-14
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/notaries-act-1952/section/12/

## Text

Any person who— (a) falsely represents that he is a notary without being appointed as such, or (b) practises as a notary or does any notarial act in contravention of section 9, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 1 [one year], or with fine, or with both.

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