Every person who makes any complaint which he knows or has reason to believe that that the same is false, frivolous or vexatious, upon finding to that effect recorded by the Ombudsman, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year or fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees or both.
Section 18: Penalty for malafide complaint.
The Jammu and Kashmir Ombudsman for Panchayats Act, 2014Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 5 of 2014
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Jammu and Kashmir Ombudsman for Panchayats Act, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section | 18 |
| Marginal note | Penalty for malafide complaint. |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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