If any person promotes or conducts any prize competition in contravention of the provisions of section 4 or section 5, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Section 9: Penalty for promoting or conducting any prize competition in contravention of the provisions of sections 4 and 5.
The Prize Competitions Act, 1955Central Act · Act 42 of 1955
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Prize Competitions Act, 1955 |
|---|---|
| Section | 9 |
| Marginal note | Penalty for promoting or conducting any prize competition in contravention of the provisions of sections 4 and 5. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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