If a person fails to comply with the direction under Section 7(1)(b) of the Prevention of…
Under s.7(1)(b), a person who fails to comply is punishable "unless he proves that it was not possible for him to comply" and that he had, within the period specified in the…
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If a person fails to comply with the direction under Section 7(1)(b) of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980, he shall be punishable unless he proves:
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Under s.7(1)(b), a person who fails to comply is punishable "unless he proves that it was not possible for him to comply" and that he had, within the period specified in the order, informed the officer of the reason and of his whereabouts. Ignorance of the notification, an intention to surrender later or a pending petition is no defence.