Penalty for an offence under section 17

Penalty for an offence under section 17.—Any such officer found guilty of annoying or interfering with the owners of any animals or other drivers or the passengers using a vehicle drawn by an animal or animals without just and sufficient cause will be liable to a fine not exceeding half month's emoluments of that officer or in default to undergo one week's simple imprisonment. Any such officer shall, on second conviction under this Act, be liable to be dismissed from his office in addition to the punishment provided under this section. Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to prevent any person from being prosecuted under any other law for any offence made punishable by this Act or from being liable under any other law to any other higher penalty or punishment than is provided for in this Act: