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Can a government officer be imprisoned for destroying records?

GeneralRECORD-MGMTPara 9

Yes. Section 9 of the Public Records Act, 1993 provides for imprisonment up to 5 years for contravening the provisions of Sections 4 or 8. This is a criminal penalty enforceable through a court of law.

Source: RECORD-MGMT Para 9

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