Fine for failure to furnish statistics

If any person required to furnish any information or return under section 151,– (a) without reasonable cause fails to furnish such information or return as may be required under that section ; or (b) wilfully furnishes or causes to furnish any information or return which he knows to be false, he shall be punishable with a fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000 and in case of a continuing offence to a further fine which may extend to Rs. 100 for each day after the first day during which the offence continues subject to a maximum limit of Rs. 25,000.