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Save as otherwise provided in this Act whoever,- (a) contravenes any provision of this Act, or (b) fails to comply with any order or direction lawfully given to him or requisition lawfully made upon him under any of the section, sub-section, clause, provision of this Act, shall be punishable,- 420 THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, FEBRUARY 28, 2009 (i) with fine which may extend to the amount payable by the contravener, or with imprisonment for a term for not more than one year or with both; and (ii) in the case of a continuing contravention or failure, with an additional fine of Rs. 500 for each day of such contravention or failure. Prosecution