Penalty

If any person commences or carries on or attempts to carry on any activity in the area specified in the notification under sub-section (1) of section 12 contrary to the terms and conditions specified in such notification, he or she shall be punishable :— (a) with fine which may extend to Rs. 500 or in default of payment of fine, to simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two months; and (b) with further fine which may extend to Rs. 100 for each day in case when the offender continues the offence under clause (a) after the conviction under clause (a).