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    Question

    Under Section 22 of the Credit Information Companies

    (Regulation) Act, 2005, what is the penalty for a credit information company or credit institution wilfully providing false credit information knowing it to be false?
    A Imprisonment up to 2 years and fine up to ₹10 lakh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cancellation of licence and debarment from the credit industry permanently Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Fine which may extend to ₹1 crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Fine up to ₹25 lakh and suspension of operations for 6 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 22(3) of the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005 provides that any credit information company, credit institution, or specified user that wilfully provides false credit information knowing it to be false, or wilfully omits to make a material statement, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to ₹1 crore. Additionally, Section 22(1) prohibits any unauthorised access to credit information held by a credit information company, credit institution, or specified user. The CICR Act is administered by the RBI, which also has the power to regulate, supervise and inspect credit information companies.

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