Penalty for contravention of section 26

Penalty for contravention of section 26.--Whoever, prevents the entry of an Inspector or any person authorised to exercise the powers of an Inspector into any premises, or obstructs the entry of an Inspector or any person authorised to exercise the powers of an Inspector into any premises for the verification of any weight or measure or any document or other record relating thereto or the net contents of any package or any other prescribed purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, and for the second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and also with fine.