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Whoever makes a statem ent in verification tement in o r declaration in connection with any proceedings ec a r a t l o n ‘under this Act which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false, or does not believe to be true, shall, on conviction before a Magistrate, be punishable with simple imprison ment which may extend to six months o r with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both. Power to