The Maharashtra Payment of Compensation for Loss, Injury or Damage Caused by Wild Animals Act, 2023.
Section 5. Penalty for false claims or false statement.
If any person makes any false claim for compensation under this Act or makes any false statement before the concerned authorities under this Act, then he shall be liable for penalty of rupees one thousand. The Sanctioning Authority shall impose and recover the penalty in such cases. The penalty shall be recovered as arrears of land revenue.
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