(1) Every person giving evidence on any matter before any Select Committee appointed by either Chamber, or before any Committee appointed by or in pursuance of a Resolution passed by a Chamber of the said Legislature, or before a Commissioner appointed under sub-section
(1) of section 6, shall be bound to state the truth on such matter. Any such person intentionally making any false statement on any matter or intentionally producing or causing to be produced any false or fabricated document before such Committee or Commissioner, as the case may be, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.
(2) Any person refusing to give evidence, after having taken oath or affirmation, before such Committee or Commissioner, as the case may be, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.
Restriction on taking of cognisance of Offence