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Section 18. Punishment for vexatious delay.

THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR MOTOR SPIRIT AND DIESEL OIL(TAXATION OF SALES) ACT, 2005 (1948 A.D.)

In forceJammu and Kashmir (State Act)

18. Punishment for vexatious delay. Any officer or person exercising powers under this Act who vexatiously and unnecessarily delays forwarding to a Magistrate any person arrested under this Act and not released by him on bail shall, on conviction, be punishable with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.