Failure of officer in duty or his connivance at the contraventions of the provisions of this Act

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(1) Any officer, on whom any duty has been imposed by or under this Act and who ceases or refuses to perform or withdraws himself from the duties of his office shall, unless he has obtained the written permission of his official superior or has other lawful excuse for so doing, be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months or with fine or with both. (2) Any officer on whom any duty has been imposed by or under this Act or any person who has been given the custody of any addict or any other person who has been charged with an offence under this Act, and who willfully aids in, or connives at, the contravention of any provisions of this Act or any rule or order made thereunder, shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine which shall not be less than Rs. 50,000 but which may extend to one lakh rupees. (3) No court shall take cognizance of any offence under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) except on a complaint in writing made with the previous sanction of the Government.

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