Penalty for improper disclosure of information

If any person engaged in connection with the collection of information under this Act willfully discloses or causes to be published any information given or the contents of any return made under this Act, otherwise than in the execution of his duties under this Act or for the purposes of the prosecution of an offence under this Act or under the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), 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.