Penalty of obstructing officer or other person exercising powers under this Act.

Any person who wilfully obstructs an officer of the Government in the exercise of any power conferred on him, or in the performance of any function entrusted to such officer in the exercise of such power or in the performance of such functions or who fails to comply with any lawful direction made by such officer or person shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to two hundred and fifty rupees.