Penalty

1. If any member of a Punjab (Home Guards) on being called out under section 4, without sufficient excuse neglects or refuses to obey such order, or to discharge his functions as a member of the Punjab (Home Guards) or to obey any lawful order or direction given to him for the performance of his duties, he shall on conviction by a competent court, be punishable with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extent to one hundred rupees or with both.

2. An offence under this Act shall be cognizable.