Imposition of fine

(1) Where the Director General, on receipt of any complaint or suo-motu, is satisfied after due inquiry, that a private technical educational institution has contravened or violated any of the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder, then a fine of Rs. 5,00,000 shall be imposed on such institution and for every subsequent violation of this Act a fine of Rs. 10,00,000 shall be imposed which if not paid, shall be recoverable as arrears of land revenue. (2) Before taking any action or passing an order under sub-section (1) above, the Director General shall provide a reasonable opportunity of being heard to such institution.