Penalty

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(1) Whoever fails to comply with or contravenes any of the provision of this Act or rules made thereunder shall be guilty of an offence which shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may be extended up to three years or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees or with both;
(2) In addition to the punishment given under sub-section
(1) above, the person shall have to restore the waterbody to its original status and shape;
(3) A person who abets any of these offences as aforesaid shall be liable for the same punishment as provided for the offence;
(4) The offences committed under this Act shall be treated as cognizable offence and non- bailable.

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