Penalty for obstructing inspector etc.

Whoever willfully obstructs any officer in the exercise of any power conferred upon him by this Act or the rules made there under or fails to produce on demand by such office any register or other documents in his custody kept in pursuance of this Act or of any of the rules made there under, or conceals or prevents any worker in a factory from appearing before or being examined by such officer, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.