CCMA 33Chapter IX · Miscellaneous

Section 33 · Penalty for dishonest use of Certificate

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- Any person who :-

(a)

dishonestly makes use of any certificate of Registration granted under this Act; or

(b)

procures or attempts to procure registration under the provisions of this Act by making, or producing or causing to be made or produced any false or fraudulent declaration, certificate of representation whether in writing or otherwise; or

(c)

wilfully makes or causes to be made any false representation in any matter relating to the certificate of registration issued under provisions of this Act;
shall on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.

The offence at a glance

Maximum punishment
1 year
Fine
₹1,000
Cognizable
Non-cognizable
Bailable
Bailable
Compoundable
Not compoundable
Triable by
Any Magistrate
  • Non-cognizable — Police cannot investigate without a Magistrate's order
  • Bailable — Bail is your right — it can be granted at the police station

Derived from the First Schedule Part II rule — not listed section by section

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