Penalty for contravention of provisions relating to dangerous diseases

Penalty for contravention of provisions relating to dangerous diseases. (1) Whoever knowingly contravenes any provision of section 232, 233, 235, 236, 237 or 238 or clause (d) of section 239, or disobeys any order or requisition made under any of the aforesaid sections, or obstructs any officer of the Council or other person acting under the authority of the Council in carrying out executively any such order shall, on conviction, be punished with, fine which may extend to Rs. 2,000, and in the case of continuing offence with further fine which may extend to Rs. 100 for every day after the first during which such contravention continues. (2) Whoever contravenes any provision of clauses (a), (b) or (c) of section 239, or disobeyes any order or requisition made under any of the aforesaid clauses, or obstructs any officer of the Council or other person acting under the authority of the Council in carrying out executively any such order shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to Rs. 5,000, and in the case of continuing offence with further fine which may extend to Rs. 100 for every day after the first during which such contravention continues.