Arthashastra

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कार्यस्य अन्यथा करणे वेतन नाशः, तद् द्वि गुणश् च दण्डः ॥

sanskrit

When under the excuse that time and nature of the work has not been prescribed, they spoil the work, they shall not only forfeit their wages, but also pay a fine of twice the amount of their wages.

english translation

kAryasya anyathA karaNe vetana nAzaH, tad dvi guNaz ca daNDaH ॥

hk transliteration by Sanscript

siva.sh/arthashastra/adhyaksa-pracara/14/3

कार्यस्य अन्यथा करणे वेतन नाशः, तद् द्वि गुणश् च दण्डः ॥

sanskrit

When under the excuse that time and nature of the work has not been prescribed, they spoil the work, they shall not only forfeit their wages, but also pay a fine of twice the amount of their wages.

english translation

kAryasya anyathA karaNe vetana nAzaH, tad dvi guNaz ca daNDaH ॥

hk transliteration by Sanscript