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If any person makes any declaration before the registering authority under sub-section (1) of section 19 which he knows or has reason to believe to be false, he shall be punishable + [with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both]. Penalty for acquisition by lease or possessory mortgage in excess of ceiling area