Insertion of sections 54A and 54B, in Act VIII of 1978

Insertion of sections 54A an4 54B. in Act VIII of 2978.-Afizr section 54, of the principal Acq, the following sections shall be inserted, namely :- "54A. Penalty /or forcibly okposng seizure.--Any person who opposes the seizure of toolsi arms, boats, .carts, equipments ropes, chains, mechines, vehich, or live-stock liable to be seized under this Act or forcfbly recovers the same after seizure shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to thrce years but skiall not be less than six months and with fine which may extedd to ten thousand rupees but shall not be less than five thbusand rupees.". '3 4B. Penalties for non-co&liance.-Any person who wiifully neglects to give infornJation or to render assistance which he is bound to give or rbnder under this Act shall be liable, on conviction by the Judibial Magistrate of First Class, to fine not exceeding five tho sand rupees or in default of payment of such fie to sirnplj imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.".