Section 136
Penalty for non-compliance with attachment of earnings order etc.
ActIn forceProvision 147 of 156
Section 136
(1)
Any person who —
(a)
does not comply with sections 87(1) and (3);
(b)
does not give notice as stated in sections 87(1) and (2); or
(c)
negligently gives a false notice or statement with regards to an important matter, is guilty of an offence and, subject to subsection (2), liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment not exceeding one year or both.
Islamic Family Law
B.L.R.0. 6/2012 85
(2)
It shall be a defence for an accused person who does not comply with section 87(1) to prove that he has taken all steps that should be taken to comply with the attachment of earnings order.
Failure to carry out agreements.