Section 84 punishment for false information, mala fide action etc - The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013

punishment for false information, mala fide action etc - Section 84 of Land Acquisition Act 2013

 

 

punishment for false information, mala fide action etc is defined under section 84 of Land Acquisition Act 2013. Provisions under this Section is:

 

Section 84 of Land Acquisition Act 2013 "punishment for false information, mala fide action etc"

(1) If a person, in connection with a requirement or direction under this Act, provides any information that is false or misleading, or produces any false document, he shall be liable to be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months. or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both.

(2) Any rehabilitation and resettlement benefit availed of by making a false claim or through fraudulent means shall be liable to be recovered by the appropriate Government in the manner as may be prescribed.

(3) Disciplinary proceedings may be drawn up by the disciplinary authority against a Government servant, who if proved to be guilty of a mala fide action in respect of any provision of this Act, shall be liable to such punishment including a tine as the disciplinary authority may decide.