Punishment of offences

Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or the rules made there under shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees and for the second or subsequent similar offence, be punishable with fine which may extended to five thousand rupees : Provided that no court shall, except for reasons to be recorded in writing, impose a fine of less than one thousand rupees for any such second or subsequent offence.