Any person who, for the purpose of procuring anything to be done or not to be done under this Act, knowingly makes any representation which is false in a material particular shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ¹ [five years], or ² [with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees], or with both.

1. Subs. by Act 6 of 2004, s. 14, for "six months " (w.e.f. 3-12-2004)
2. Subs. by s. 14, ibid., for "with fine " (w.e.f. 3-12-2004).