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What is the penalty for unauthorized destruction of public records?

GeneralRECORD-MGMTPara 5

Under Section 9 of the Public Records Act, 1993, contraventions of the Act are punishable with imprisonment up to five years, a fine up to Rs 10,000, or both.

Source: RECORD-MGMT Para 5

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