Monetary penalty for non-registration.

(1) Whosoever carries on a clinical establishment without registration shall, on first contravention, be liable to a monetary penalty which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, for second contravention with a monetary penalty which may extend to two lakh rupees and for any subsequent contravention with a monetary penalty which may extend to five lakh rupees and may also invite disciplinary action, as may be prescribed. (2) Whosoever knowingly serves in a clinical establishment which is not duly registered under this Act shall, on first contravention, be liable to a monetary penalty which may extend to twenty-five thousand rupees, for second contravention with a monetary penalty which may extend to one lakh rupees and for any subsequent contravention with a monetary penalty which may extend to two lakh and fifty thousand rupees. (3) For the purpose of adjudging under sub-sections (1) and (2), the concerned registration authority shall hold an inquiry in the prescribed manner after giving the person concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard for the purpose of imposing any monetary penalty. (4) While holding an inquiry, the concerned registration authority shall have the power to summon and enforce the attendance of any person acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case to give evidence or to produce any document which in the opinion of the concerned registration authority, may be useful for or relevant to the subject matter of the inquiry and if, upon