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(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no person shall make,— (i) a complaint containing false allegations knowing or having reason to believe such allegations to be false; (ii) a complaint with malafide intention or ulterior motive; (iii) a complaint with intention to malign or tarnish image or reputation of the defendant; (iv) a complaint with an affidavit containing false statements; (v) a frivolous or vexatious complaint. (2) No person shall make any statement knowing or having reason to believe that such statement to be false or knowingly or willfully suppress any material fact while submitting any application, or making any statement in any inquiry, inspection, hearing or proceedings under this Act. 38 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, DECEMBER 18, 2015 [PART III The West Bengal Allied-Medical and Para-Medical Council Act, 2015. (Chapter VIII.—Contravention and Penalty.—Sections 84-86.— Chapter IX.—Limitations of Actions.—Section 87.) Penalty for violation of provisions of this Act. Offences by companies. Cognizance and trial of offence. (3) Whoever contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) and (2) shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment for a term, which shall not be less than six months but may extend to three years, and with fine, which shall not be less than rupees fifty thousand but may extend to rupees one lakh.