Penalties

Whoever obtains a community certificate by,- (a) furnishing false information; or (b) filing a false statement; or (c) any other fraudulent means; shall, on conviction, be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend upto two years and with fine which shall not be less than Rs. 1,000 but which may extend upto Rs. 5,000: Provided that the Court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the Judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a lesser term or fine.