Arthashastra — Adhyakshaprachara, Sutra 14
Devanagari script
विपर्यये मूल्यद्विगुणो दण्डः ॥ कZ_०२.५.१४ ॥
Transliteration
viparyaye mūlya-dviguṇo daṇḍaḥ.
Translation
विपरीत स्थिति मिलने पर (अर्थात् मानकों का उल्लंघन होने पर) दण्ड मूल्य का दुगुना होगा।
Word by Word
विपर्ययेin the case of a reversal/contrary situation (i.e., when the valuation is contrary to what is prescribed)
विपर्यये:
TypeNoun
Rootवि-परि-इ
Formपुंलिङ्ग; एकवचन; सप्तमी (अधिकरणे); 'विपर्यय' (विपरीत-स्थिति/उलट-क्रम)
मूल्य-द्विगुणःdouble the value (as the measure)
मूल्य-द्विगुणः:
TypeAdjective
Rootमूल्य + द्वि + गुण
Formपुंलिङ्ग; एकवचन; प्रथमा; विशेषणम् (दण्डस्य) — 'मूल्यस्य द्विगुणः'
दण्डःthe penalty/fine
दण्डः:
TypeNoun
Rootदण्ड
Formपुंलिङ्ग; एकवचन; प्रथमा; कर्तृ/विधेय (वाक्ये)
Entities Mentioned
V
violator (implicit)S
state receiving office (implicit)FAQs
A 2× value fine removes expected profit from cheating and adds a punitive premium, strengthening deterrence in high-frequency procurement contexts.