191. False declaration to be an offence

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

Any person who—

(a)

Makes a false declaration to the Director-General ;

(b)

Makes a false declaration in respect of geographical indication inclusive of Ceylon Tea and Ceylon

Cinnamon, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction by a Magistrate to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand rupees.