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Prevention Of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act (No. 48 of 1979) - Sect 5

Penalty for failure to give certain information

5. Any person who-
(a) knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that any person-
(i) has committed an offence under this Act, or
(ii) is making preparation or is attempting to commit an offence under this Act, fails to report the same to a police officer ; or
(b) having in his possession any information relating to the movements or whereabouts of any person who has committed or is making preparations or is at tempting to commit an offence under this Act fails to report the same to a police officer,
shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction be liable to imprisonment of either description for a period not exceeding seven years.

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