A. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, any offence punishable under this

Act 2 of 1974. Provided that the composition of an offence under this section shall have the effect of an acquittal of the accused with whom the offence has been compounded.

1. (2) Nothing contained in sub-section
2. (1) shall apply to an offence committed by a person for the second or subsequent time within a period of five years from the date of commission of such offence,
   • (a) which was earlier compounded; or
   • (b) for which such person was earlier convicted.
3. (3) Any person who fails to comply with an order made by the officer referred to in sub-section (1), shall be liable to pay a sum equivalent to twenty percent of the maximum fine provided for the offence, in addition to such fine.” 9. Repeal and Savings
4. (1) The Factories (Odisha Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 is hereby repealed.
5. (2) Notwithstanding the repeal under sub section (1), anything done or any action taken under the Ordinance so repealed shall be deemed to have been done or taken under this Act. Odisha Ordinance No. 14 of 2020.