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Section 38 of The Coffee Act, 1942
Summary
- This provision criminalises the act of knowingly making false statements in official coffee returns or reports.
- It applies to statements made in returns under section 23 or reports under section 29.
- A person is only guilty if they know the statement is false or if they do not believe it is true.
- The maximum punishment for submitting these false records is a fine of one thousand rupees.
Practical examples
1A curing establishment manager lies on a report about how much coffee was processed, knowing the true amount was higher, and faces a 1000 rupee fine.
2A registered owner submits a return claiming his estate produced zero coffee to avoid giving any to the surplus pool. Since he knew this was false, he is fined 1000 rupees.
FAQ
1. What if I make an honest mistake on my report under Section 38 of The Coffee Act, 1942?
You are only punished under Section 38 of the coffee law if you knew the statement was false or did not believe it to be true.
2. What is the penalty for lying on a return under Section 38 of the 1942 coffee legislation?
The penalty under Section 38 of The Coffee Act, 1942 is a fine of up to one thousand rupees.
3. Does Section 38 of the coffee rules apply to anyone, or just estate owners?
Section 38 of The Coffee Act, 1942 applies to "Any person" who makes a false statement in the specified returns or reports.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 38 of The Coffee Act, 1942, what mental state is required for a false statement to be punishable?
Q2.What is the maximum fine under Section 38 of the 1942 coffee legislation?
Q3.Section 38 of The Coffee Act, 1942 applies to false statements made in returns or reports under which sections?
Q4.Who can be punished under Section 38 of the coffee law for making a false return?