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Whoever fails to comply with or contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder or order or directions issued in this behalf shall, in respect of each such failure or contravention, be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with both. Cognizance of offence.