Sham Sunder, J.

1. This appeal is directed against the judgment of conviction, and the order of sentence dated 10.07.1996, rendered by the Special Judge, Rup Nagar, vide which he convicted Narinder Kumar son of Om Parkash, accused, (now appellant), as under:-

Names of the accused (now appellant)

The offence for which conviction was recorded.

Sentence awarded

Narinder Kumar

U/S.7 read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Rigorous imprisonment for four years. Fine of Rs. 5000/-. In default of payment of fine to undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months.

2. The facts, in brief, are that, on 21.08.1991, Narinder Kumar son of Gurcharan Dass, resident of Sohana, Tehsil Kharar, District Rupnagar, came to the office of the Vigilance Flying Squad- I, Punjab, Chandigarh and made his statement Ex.PD, which was recorded by Harjap Singh, Inspector. It was stated, in this statement, by Narinder Kumar, that he was an agriculturist by profession. About two months prior to 21.08.1991, he purchased 8 kanals of land from Kabal Singh son of Dasondi Singh, resident of Sohana, for a consideration of Rs. 80,000/-. The sale deed was registered on 12.06.1991 in tehsil office a