19. Amendment of section 39 of the principal enactment

Section 39 of the principal enactment is hereby amended as follows:-

by the substitution, in paragraph (c) thereof for the words,“signature or mark” of the words “signature, and the left or right thumb impression or any other finger impression or toe impression, as the case may be”; and

by the substitution, for the words “for any period not exceeding five years.” of the words “for any period not exceeding ten years, or be liable to a fine of rupees one hundred thousand or both such fine and imprisonment, and to pay such compensation to the person who has suffered any damage or loss as a result of such action of the notary specified in paragraphs (a) to (g) as may be determined by the court.”.