Penalty.

1. (1) Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or of any rule made thereunder shall, on conviction by a first class judicial magistrate, be

punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.

1. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Central Act Procedure, 1973 every offence under this Act shall be cognizable and such 2 of 1974. offence may, with the permission of the Court be compounded.