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SECTION 68. PENALTY FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DECEIVING OR INFLUENCING ANY AUTHORITY OR OFFICER.

Any person who—

(a) with a view to deceiving any authority or officer in the execution of the provisions of this Act; or

(b) with a view to procuring or influencing the doing or omission of anything in relation to this Act or any matter thereunder, makes a false statement or representation knowing the same to be false, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.