Provided that, no such entry shall be made without giving the owner or occupier of the land or premises at least twenty four hours notice in writing of the intention to do so.

Offences and penalties Offences and penalties

1. (1) Whoever contravenes or attempts to contravene or abets the contravention of the provisions of this Act or any rules made thereunder shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees.
2. (2) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, the company as well as every person in charge of and responsible to the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.