Punishment for possession of denatured spirituous preparation in excess of the prescribed limit

Whoever contravenes the provisions of sub-section

1. (1) of section 17 of this Act shall be liable to be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees: Provided that in the absence of special and adequate reasons to the contrary, to be recorded in the judgement of the Court, such imprisonment shall not be less than three months and fine shall not be less than five hundred rupees.