Can offences under MGL be compounded
Question 24
Bill
Offences and Penalties, Prosecution and Compounding
FAQ on GST dated 21.9.2016 based on Draft Model GST
Q 24. Can offences under MGL be compounded?
Ans. Yes. As per section 78 of the MGL, any offence, other than the following, may upon payment of the prescribed (compounding) amount be compounded and such compounding is permissible either before or after the institution of prosecution:
* Offences numbered 1 to 7 of the 12 major offences (outlined in Q. 16 above), if the person charged with the offence had compounded earlier in respect of any of the said offences;
* Aiding/abetting offences numbered 1 to 7 of the 12 major offences, if the person charged with the offen
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