Provided that no such punishment shall be taken without giving student concerned a reasonable opportunity for show cause against proposed action to be taken.

Punishment Any contravention of any of the provisions of this Act shall be an offence and the University as well as officers of the University under section 14 shall be liable for fine of not less than rupees fifty thousand which may extend to rupees five lakhs: Provided that, nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing the Government from initiating any action, whether civil or criminal, for non-compliance of the provisions of this Act including proceedings for liquidation of the University.