Punishment for failure to furnish information or furnishing false information after notice

If any licensee or agent on whom a notice has been served under sub-section (2) of section 35–– (a) fails to furnish the information required within the time specified; or (b) furnishes any information or makes any statement which the licensee or agent knows to be false on any material particular, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both, and the vessel shall also be liable for detention under section 29.