Official Text
“Whoever, being a public servant, allocates or causes to be allocated any public resources in violation of rules or procedures, shall be punished.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Being public servant.
- Allocating public resources.
- In violation of rules or procedures.
Potential Defenses:
- Not a public servant.
- No violation of rules.
- Authorized allocation.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Government officials allocating funds irregularly, public servants distributing resources unfairly, officials misusing public resources.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Emergency allocations, authorized exceptions, or lawful distribution.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 2 years, or Fine, or both