Section 9: Imposition of penalty

The Punjab Motor Spirit (Taxation of Sales) Act, 1939Union territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 1 of 1939

If any tax due under this Act is not paid within the time fixed by notice issued in the prescribed manner, the Petrol Taxation Officer may impose a penalty not exceeding the amount of the tax due, in addition to the payment of the tax.

Provided that no such penalty shall be imposed unless the person on whom it is to be imposed or his duly authorised agent is given an opportunity of being heard by the Petrol Taxation Officer.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Punjab Motor Spirit (Taxation of Sales) Act, 1939
Section	9
Marginal note	Imposition of penalty
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Chandigarh
Status	In force as published by the source

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