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~ (b) obstructs the State Authority or any other person authori:ted by it to exercist! any of the powers under this Act, he shall be punishable - (i) f~r the first offence with fines which may extend up to Rs. 200/-(Rupees Two Hundred only); and {ii) for the second and subsequent offence, with ftnes which may extend up to Rs. 1.000/-(Rupees One Thousand only). , (2) For Illegal sinking/construction and/or use of wells. If any user of ground water - (a) contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder; or (b) obstructs the State Authority or any other person authorized by it to exercise any of the powers under this Act, he shall be punishable - (i) for the first offence with fines which may extend up to Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only); and (ii) for the second and subsequent offence, with impristmment for a term which may extend up to 6 (six) months or with fines which may extend up to Rs. 10,000/-{Jlupees Ten Thousand only). (3) Overdrawal of water than the pennitted quantity. If any user of ground water - (a) draws water from the structure exceeding the permitted quantity; or (.b) obstructs the State Authority or any other person authorized by it to exercise any of the powers under this Act, he shall be punishable - (i) for the first offence with fines which may extend up to Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only); and (ii) for the second and subsequent offence, with imprisomnent for a term which may extend up to 6 (six) months or with fines which may extend up to Rs. 10,000/~ (Rupees Ten Thousand only). " Any offence under this Act may be compounded by the State Authority as prescribed, either before or after .the institution of the proceedings subject to such conditions as may be prescribed. .. THEASSAMGAZETIE,EXTRAORDINf\RY, MAY19, 2012 2019 Offences by Companies. Appeals Power to make rules.