Every person who in the course of electoral operations, falsifies or attempts to falsify the record and election by removing, destroying, altering or fabricating nomination papers voting papers or by any other act or by any omission shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine or with both.
Section 31: Falsifying result of election
The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950State Act of Odisha · Act 23 of 1950
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Section | 31 |
| Marginal note | Falsifying result of election |
| Jurisdiction | State of Odisha |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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