Penalty

Penalty.- If any person--

1. (a) contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder; or
2. (b) to whom a direction is given or a requisition is made under this Act fails to comply with the direction or requisition, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.