Penalty for obstruction

Penalty for obstruction — Any person who obstructs the entry of a person authorised under section 34 or section 40 to enter into or upon any land or building or molests such person after such entry or obstructs the lawful exercise by him of any power conferred by or under this Act shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.