Section 53: Punishment for misappropriation of money or materials, etc.
Whoever, being entrusted with any money or materials, or otherwise being, in custody of, or dominion over, any money or goods, meant for providing relief in any threatening disaster situation or disaster, misappropriates or appropriates for his own use or disposes of such money or materials or any part thereof or wilfully compels any other person so to do, shall on conviction be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 1[one years], and also with fine.
1. Subs. by Act 8 of 2026, s. 2 and Sch. for "two years" (w.e.f. 15-05-2026).
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