Penalty for offences not expressly provided for

Any person who contravenes any provision of this Act or of any rule or order made thereunder, or obstructs the lawful exercise of any power conferred by or under this Act or makes default in complying with any requirement of this Act or of any rule or order made thereunder, shall, if no express provision is made by this Act for punishment of such contravention, obstruction or default, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. The Manager appointed under clause (a) of sub-section 2 of Section 8 shall act under the general supervision and control of the Custodian and may exercise such powers as may be delegated in writing to him by the Custodian from time to time.