The Press and Registration of Books Act,1867
Section 13. Penalty for keeping press without making declaration required by section 4
Whoever shall keep in his possession any such press as aforesaid, 3[In contravention of any of the provisions contained in section 4 of this Act], shall, on conviction before a Magistrate, be punished by fine not exceeding 1[two thousand] rupees, or by simple imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2[six months] or by both.
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1. Subs. by Act 14 of 1922, sec. 3 and Sch. 1, for “five thousand” .
2. Subs. by Act 14 of 1922, sec. 3 and Sch. 1, for “two years” .
3. Subs. by act 55 of 1955, sec. 11, for “without making such a declaration as is required by section 4 of this Act” (w.e.f. 1-7-1956).