Section 77. Penalty for refusal to give receipt and for devices to evade duty on receipts
Any person who,-
(a) being required under section 33 to give a receipt, refuses or neglects to give the same; or
(b) with intent to defraud the government to any duty upon a payment of money or delivery of property exceeding five hundred rupees in amount or value, gives a receipt for an amount or value not exceeding five hundred rupees or separates or divides the money or property paid or delivered;
shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
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