Penalty for staff

(1) Whether a member of staff having deputed for performing duties in connection with elections or in connection with preparation, revision and correction of electoral rolls under this Act, does not report for duty or having reported for such duty, does not perform duties assigned to him, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 5,000, or with both.

(2) An offence punishable under Sub-sec. (1) shall be cognizable.