Punishment for malicious abuse of powers.

Any officer or servant of the Authority or of the Government who willfully or negligently abuses any power conferred on him by or under this Act, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 500 or with both; Provided that no prosecution shall be instituted under this section: - (a) unless the previous section of the State Government has been obtained; (b) until the expiry of two months notice in writing has been given to the person concerned clearly stating the cause of action and the nature of relief sought and other like particulars.