Punishment of officer-in-charge for lack of supervision

Whoever, being an officer-in-charge of a work under a work contract being executed by a contractor or otherwise, intentionally or knowingly (a) permits or connives at, or (b) omits to prevent or to report about, or (c) abets for corrupt motive, the work being done in (i) material violation of the terms of the contract, or (ii) flagrant disregard of the standard specifications, orders or directions given by the work department or its officers in either case so as to adversely affect the quality, workmanship, strength or life of the work or part of it, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which may extent to three years or with fine or both. When the Collector decides to grant licence, he shall grant the same in form II subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions, if any, as he may deem fit to specify in the licence. Reasons for grant or refusal of licence shall be recorded in writing.