Released absconder who escapes from supervision to be punishable

(1) If any person escapes from the supervision or authority of a Government Officer or Institution or Society or person in whose charge he has been placed under the provisions of section 2, or if any person whose licence has been revoked under the provisions of section 6, fails without lawful excuse the burden of proving which shall be upon him, to return to the prison from which he was released on or before the date specified in the order of revocation, such person shall on conviction by a Magistrate be liable to serve the unexpired portion of his original sentence and shall also be punishable with imprisonment for a further term which may extend to two years or with fine not exceeding Rs. 200 or with both. (2) An offence punishable under sub-section (1) shall be deemed to be a cognizable offence within the meaning of clause (f) of sub section (1) of section 4 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. A prisoner, whose release on licence is sanctioned by the Government, shall be granted a licence in form D. Three copies of such licence shall be prepared for each prisoner. One shall be retained by the Government another shall be sent to the Superintendent for delivery to the guardian of the prisoner and the third shall be forwarded to the District Magistrate for information.