Penalty for failure to take precautions

Penalty for failure to take precautions.—

1. (1) Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of section 18 or section 20 or section 21 or section 22 shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with both.
2. (2) The court may, in addition, order the person to take such measures as may be specified in the order for the removal of fire hazards within such time as may be specified.