Information Technology Act 2000
Section 71 :
Penalty for misrepresentation :
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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1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 2, for Digital Signature (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).
