Compounding of offences

(1) The Board may, either before or after institution of the proceedings, compund any offence under this Act: Provided that no offence shall be compounded unless the offender has paid all dues including penalties payable by him and compensation as the Board may consider necessary, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, and indemnifies the Board against any damage for which the board may be liable on account of his action. (2) When an offence has been compounded, the offender, if in custody, shall be discharged and no further proceedings shall be taken against him in respect of the offence so compounded.