What are the matters that are to be taken into consideration as per section 16 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for fixing the fine, where a sentence of fine is imposed under section 7 or section 8 or section 9 or section 10 or section 11 or section 13(2) or section 14 or section 15?

Solution

Section 16 Matters to be taken into consideration for fixing fine - Where a sentence of fine is imposed under 1[section 7 or section 8 or section 9 or section 10 or section 11 or sub-section (2) of section 13 or section 14 or section 15, the court in fixing the amount of the fine shall take into consideration the amount or the value of the property, if any, which the accused person has obtained by committing the offence or where the conviction is for an offence referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 13, the pecuniary resources or property referred to in that clause for which the accused person is unable to account satisfactorily