Question

'Making False Declaration' is mentioned in which Section of Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
1. Section 161
2. Section 191
3. Section 181
4. Section 171

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Section 171

The correct answer is Section 171.

• Making False Declaration is mentioned in Section 171 of the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.
• According to the Act, making a false declaration by a person includes:
  • The preparation, revision, or correction of a list of voters.
  • The inclusion or exclusion of any entry in or from a list of voters, a statement or declaration in writing which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true.
• The Acts calls for the punishment with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with a fine of 1 (five thousand rupees) or with both in case of getting convict.

Section	Details
Section 191	Effect of alteration of the area of Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad.
Section 161	Election of Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samitis, and Zila Parishad.
Section 181	Penalty for disorderly conduct in or near a polling station.