Notary public failing to act in accordance with provisions of this Act
58. Any notary public who knowingly fails to comply with any requirement imposed on him by section 22 shall be guilty of an offence under this Act and shall be liable on conviction after summary trial before a Magistrate to a fine not exceeding the stamp duty payable on the instrument in respect of which the offence is committed and five thousand rupees, or to imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding six months or to both such fine and imprisonment. |