SWP Rules 9
Section 9 · Offences and Punishments
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- (i) Any foreigner, who procures or continues to be in employment without obtaining a Work Permit as required under Para 4 (b) of this Rule, shall be liable to a fine which may extend to Rs. 100.00 or in default thereof to undergo I5 days simple imprisonment or deportation from Sikkim forthwith.
(ii)
Any foreigner who, being already in Sikkim and engaged in any employment, fails to procure Permit within the specified date as given in Para 4 (c) of this Rule shall be liable to punishment as specified above under Rules 9 (i). Any person who, in contravention of the Rules, employs a foreigner without a valid Permit, as required in Rule (4) (b) shall be liable to a fine which may extend to one hundred rupees and in default thereof to undergo I5 days simple imprisonment.The offence at a glance
- Fine
- ₹100
- Cognizable
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Bailable
- Compoundable
- Not compoundable
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate
- Non-cognizable — Police cannot investigate without a Magistrate's order
- Bailable — Bail is your right — it can be granted at the police station
Derived from the First Schedule Part II rule — not listed section by section
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