alleryStart learning →Section 270A(1) penalty power is described as what?
AMandatory in every case
BSubject to prosecution
CRestricted to companies
DDiscretionary, not mandatory
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Discretionary, not mandatory
Sub-section (1) says the authority "may" direct the penalty, so it is a discretionary power rather than an automatic one.
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