Penalty

(1) Any person, who contravenes any of the provisions of section 13, 14 or section 15 of this Act or the rules or bye-laws made there under, shall, on being found guilty, be punished- (a) for the first offence-with fine, which may extend to Rs. 10,000; (b) for the second and any subsequent offence of the same nature with simple imprisonment, which may extend to one year or with fine, which may extend to Rs. 50,000 or with both and in case of continuous contravention with additional fine up to rupees one thousand for everyday subsequent to the date of second conviction or any subsequent conviction, for which the contravention has continued; Provided that, in the absence of any special or adequate reasons to the contrary, mentioned in the judgment of the court, the fine for the first offence shall not be less than Rs. 2,500 and for the second or subsequent offence shall not be less than Rs. 10,000. (2) Any person, who contravenes any provisions of this Act or the rules or bye-laws made there under, except the provisions of sections 13, 14 and section 15 and the rules and bye-laws made there under, shall be punishable with fine, which may extend to Rs. 2,000 and in case of continuous contravention, with a further fine of five hundred rupees for every subsequent day for which the contravention has continued after the date of the first conviction. (3) Whenever any person is convicted for an offence punishable under this Act, the Magistrate shall, in addition to any fine which may be imposed, recover summarily and pay to the Market Committee, the amount of fee or any other amount due from him under this Act or the rules or bye-laws made there under and may, in his discretion, also recover summarily and pay to the Market Committee, costs of the prosecution.