Penalties

(1) Any person who acts in contravention of the provisions of section 17 shall, on conviction be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees for the first offence, two thousand rupees for the second offence and five thousand rupees for any subsequent offence. (2) A person who fails to comply with the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 22 shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees for the first offence, two thousand rupees for the second offence and five thousand rupees for any subsequent offences. Such institutions will not be considered for recognition under the Act. (3) A person who fails to comply with the provision of sub-section (4) of section 22 shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. (4) Any person found issuing a certificate in violation of sub-section (5) of section 7 is liable to pay a fine of rupees one thousand or simple imprisonment for a term of three months or with both. (5) Any registered hospital or Nursing Home found appointing Nursing personnel who does not possess the minimum requisite qualification laid down by the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, is liable to be punished with a fine of Rs. 10,000 or simple imprisonment for a term of three months or with both.