Penalty for obstruction

Any person who obstructs the entry of a person authorised under section 52 to enter into or upon any land or building or molests such person after such entry or who obstructs the lawful exercise by him of any power conferred by or under this Act shall, on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 1,000 or with both.