Section 26: Contravention by companies, etc.⸻Where a person contravening or failing to comply

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26. Contravention by companies, etc.⸻Where a person contravening or failing to comply with, any provision of this Act or any rule, order or direction made or issued thereunder is a company or other body corporate, every managing director, director, manager, secretary or other officer or agent thereof shall, unless he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised due diligence to prevent its commission, shall be liable to the penalty as provided for such contravention or failure.

Effective date: 2013-01-01

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