Failure to comply with the provisions of sections 269UC269UE and 269UL.

 

276AB. Whoever fails to comply with the provisions of section 269UC or fails to surrender or deliver possession of the property under sub-section (2) of section 269UE or contravenes the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 269UL shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine : 

Provided that in the absence of special and adequate reasons to the contrary to be recorded in the judgment of the court, such imprisonment shall not be for less than six months.

1[Provided further that no proceeding under this section shall be initiated on or after the 1st day of April, 2022.]

 

 

 

Notes:

1. Inserted by Finance Act, 2022 dated 30.03.2022 w.e.f. 01.04.2022