Section 7

Every person who, otherwise than in the course of his Influencing duty, directly or indirectly by himself or by any other person ~~ ~~~~~~~ng in any manner whatsoever influences or attempts to Commission influence any decision of the Commission or any member thereof shall be guilty of an offence: Penalty, a fine of

$10,000 and imprisonment for 2 years.

Provided that nothing in this section shall prohibit any person from giving a certificate or testimonial to any appli-cant or candidate for any public office ot from supplying any

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information or assistance upon formal request made by the

Commission.