8. If any person engaged in connection with the collection of statistics under this Act willfully discloses any information or the contents of any return given or made under this Act otherwise than in the execution of his duties under this Act or for the purpose of the prosecution of an offence under this Act or under the Indian Penal Code, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both, imprisonment and fine.
Section 8: Penalties for improper disclosure of information and returns
The United Provinces Cotton (Statistics) Act, 1947State Act of Uttar Pradesh · Act 5 of 1947
Where this provision sits
| Act | The United Provinces Cotton (Statistics) Act, 1947 |
|---|---|
| Section | 8 |
| Marginal note | Penalties for improper disclosure of information and returns |
| Jurisdiction | State of Uttar Pradesh |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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