Official Text
“Whoever, being a public servant, grants or causes to be granted any permission or authorization in violation of rules or procedures, shall be punished.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Being public servant.
- Granting permission or authorization.
- In violation of rules or procedures.
Potential Defenses:
- Not a public servant.
- No violation of rules.
- Authorized permission.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Government officials granting permits irregularly, public servants bypassing approval procedures, officials giving unauthorized permissions.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Emergency permissions, authorized exceptions, or lawful approvals.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 2 years, or Fine, or both