Penalty for obstructing contractor or removing mark

Penalty for obstructing contractor or removing mark.- If any person --

1. (1) obstructs any person engaged or employed by the Board or any Planning Authority or any person with whom the Board or the Planning Authority has entered into a contract, in the performance or execution by such person of his duty or of anything which he is empowered or required to do under this Act, or
2. (2) removes any mark set up for the purpose of indicating any level or direction necessary to the execution of works authorized under this Act. such persons shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two months.