Official Text
“Whoever, being a public servant, conducts any evaluation in a negligent or improper manner, shall be punished.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Being public servant.
- Conducting evaluation.
- In negligent or improper manner.
Potential Defenses:
- Not a public servant.
- No negligence.
- Proper evaluation conducted.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Government officials conducting superficial evaluations, public servants performing inadequate assessments, officials carrying out negligent reviews.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Thorough evaluations, proper assessments, or diligent reviews.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 1 year, or Fine, or both