Amendment of section 40

In section 40 of the principal Act,-

1. (a) for the words "be punished for each such offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees", the following shall be substituted, namely:- "be punished with imprisonment,-
   • (i) in the case of first offence, for a term which shall not be less than three months and with fine which shall not be less than one thousand rupees; and
   • (ii) in the case of second and subsequent offences for a term which shall not be less than six months and with fine which shall not be less than two thousand rupees.";
2. (b) in the marginal heading, the word "Government" shall be omitted.