section 20. Penalty for contravention of provision of this Act
Penalty for contravention of provision of this Act.
The Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments Act, 1958Labour195885 sections
Statutory text
- (1) Whoever contravenes with the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees and in the case of a continuing contravention, with an additional fine which may extend to two thousand rupees for every day during which such contravention continues: Provided that the total amount of fine shall not exceed two thousand rupees per worker employed. (2) If any person has been convicted of any offence punishable under sub-section (1) is again guilty of an offence involving a contravention or failure of compliance of the same provision, he shall be punishable on a subsequent conviction with fine, which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to five lakh rupees.
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