Penalties for breach of duties etc.

(1) If any Home Guard, on being called out under section 6 without reasonable excuse neglects or refuses to turn up for training, or duties as a Home Guard or refuses to obey any other lawful order or direction given to him for the performance of his duties and functions, he shall on conviction, be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 250, or with both. (2) If, any Home Guard wilfully neglects or refuses to deliver up his certificate of appointment or of office or any other article in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 9, he shall, on conviction, be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month or with fine which may extend to Rs. 100, or with both. (3) No proceedings shall be instituted in any court under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) without the previous sanction of the Commandant General. (4) A police officer may arrest without warrant any person who commits an offence punishable under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2).