Power to compound offences.-

(1) The prescribed authority may accept from any person who has committed or is reasonably suspected of having committed an offence punishable under section 10A or sub-section (4} of section 13, by way of composition of such offence, a sum of money not exceeding Rs. 500/-. (2) On payment of such sum of money to the prescribed authority, the accused person shall be discharged and no further proceedings shall be taken against such person in respect of such offence.