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TypeBare Act JurisdictionChattisgarh Government

The DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2005 Section 52

Punishment for false claim.—Whoever knowingly makes a claim which he knows or has reason to believe to be false for

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The DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2005 Section 52 is part of The DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2005 - Punishment for false claim.—Whoever knowingly makes a claim which he knows or has reason to believe to be false for. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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Section Text

52. Punishment for false claim.—Whoever knowingly makes a claim which he knows or has reason to believe to be false for obtaining any relief, assistance, repair, reconstruction or other benefits consequent to disaster from any officer of the Central Government, the State Government, the National Authority, the State Authority or the District Authority, shall, on conviction be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, and also with fine.

Frequently asked questions

What does The DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2005 Section 52 provide?

Section Section 52 of the The DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2005 (Punishment for false claim.—Whoever knowingly makes a claim which he knows or has reason to believe to be false for) is reproduced on this page as part of the The DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT, 2005. Lawyers and researchers use it to read the statutory wording before checking how courts have applied this section in reported judgments.

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