Penalty for breach of provisions of the Act

Whoever contravenes any of the prOVJSIOn of this Act or rule, regulation, bye-law or scheme made or sanctioned thereunder shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000 or with both and in the case of continuing contravention, with additional imprisonment for a term which may extend to six month or with fine which may extend to Rs. 5,000 or with both for each day after the first during which the contravention contmues.