Penalty for making false statements for the purpose of deceiving or Influencing any authority or officer :
Section – 68. 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.