Section 12
Punishment
12. Punishment:
If an Association is established without having it registered pursuant to Section 3 or if an Association is operated without having it registered pursuant to Section 7, the Local Authority may impose a fine of up to Two Thousand Rupees on each member of the Management Committee of such an Association.
(2) If the statement of accounts is not submitted pursuant to Section 9, the Local Authority may impose a fine of up to Five Hundred Rupees on each member of the Management Committee.
Provided that, if a member produces a satisfactory evidence that he/she had tried his/her best not to violate Section 9, such a member shall not be liable to punishment.
(3) The Local Authority may impose a fine of up to Five Hundred Rupees on the concerned office-bearer, member or employee of the Association who does not submit such statement and documents or answer such questions as may be required or asked by the concerned officer examining accounts pursuant to Sub- section (3) of Section 10.
(4) If changes are made in the objectives of the Association or the Association is amalgamated with another Association without obtaining approval of the Local Authority pursuant to Section 8, or if the Association performs any acts contrary to the objectives of the Association or fails to follow the directions given by Government of Nepal, the Local Authority may suspend or terminate the
registration of such an Association.
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