Addition of Section 15A in the Bihar Act 4, 2010

The following new section 15A shall be added after Section 15 of the said Act, 2009:- “15 A (1). Punishment for obstruction in execution or willful disobedience or noncompliance of the final order. – Whoever obstructs, disobeys or fails to comply with the directions and findings contained in the final order passed under the Act shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend up to three years, and shall also be liable to fine up to five thousand rupees.

1. (2) In case of such person having been previously convicted of an offence under this section, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years, and with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees.
2. (3) Not withstanding anything contained in the code of Criminal Procedure 1973, the aforesaid offence shall be deemed to be a cognizable and non-bailable offence within the meaning of the said Code.
3. (4) The incidence of the aforesaid offence shall be reported in accordance with the provision contained in the said Code by the competent authority or by the victim with the approval of the competent authority.’’