Offence by company

If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company or any person, who at the time the offence was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to the company shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence, and shall be liable to be proceeded against and prosecuted accordingly. For the purpose of this section-

1. (a) 'Company' means a body corporate and includes a firm, limited liability partnership firm or any association of this individuals; and
2. (b) 'Director' in relation to a firm or limited liability partnership firm or means partner in the firm.