Penalties

(1) W hoever contravenes the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder or any examination matters or in matters relating t o award of degrees or in giving marks cards shall on conviction be punishable with fine of rupees fifty thousand which may extend to ten lakh rupees or with an imprisonment for a term of six months which may extend to two years or with both. Provided that, where the University is also involved the permission lett er grant ed under this Act to commenc e the University shall be withdrawn.

1. (1) A penalty under this section may be imposed without prejudice to the penalty specified in any other Act.