Offences and penalties

(1) If any user of groundwater fails to supply information required under the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder or obstructs the Authority or any other person authorized by the State Government to exercise any of the powers under this Act. He shall be punished for the first offence with fine of Rs. 1,000 (rupees one thousand) and for the second and subsequent offence with fine which may extend to Rs. 2,000 (rupees two thousand) or more. (2) If any user of groundwater sink, constructs or uses well in contravention of the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder, he shall be punished for the first offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 (three) months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 5,000 (five thousand rupees), or with both and for the second and subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 (six) months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 10,000 (ten thousand rupees) or with both.