Offences and Penalties

Whoever: -

1. (a) Without reasonable cause prevents or obstructs any officer of the State Government or Local Authority or Commissioner or the District Collector from carrying out functions under this Act; or
2. (b) Without reasonable cause refuses to comply with the direction given by an officer of the State Government or of Local Authority or the Commissioner or the District Collector while carrying out his functions under this Act; or
3. (c) Falsely predicts the occurrence of a Disaster without any scientific basis and thereby creates panic in the community; or
4. (d) Makes a false claim for assistance for reconstruction or repair from any officer of the State Government or Local Authority or the Commissioner or the District Collector, shall on conviction be punishable with imprisonment for a term, which may extend to three months or with fine, which may extend to five thousand rupees or both.