Penalty for failure to comply with directions of Central Government

If any person fails to comply, without reasonable cause, with a direction given by the Central Government or nominated authority or the designated custodian, he shall be punishable with a fine of Rs. 1,00,000 and in the case of continuing failure with a maximum fine of Rs. 2,00,000 for every day during which the failure continues, depending upon the nature of the offence.