Penalty for making false declaration

(1) After the date notified under sub-section (1) of section 83, no document relating to any transfer of land shall be registered unless the transferee makes a declaration in such form as may be prescribed in writing (in duplicate) as to the total extent of land held by him. The registering officer shall forward a copy of the declaration to the officer authorised by the Government for such action as may be necessary. (2) If any person makes any declaration before the registering officer under sub-section (1), which he knows or has reason to believe to be false, he shall be punishable with fine not exceeding one thousand rupees.