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Any person who convenes, holds or attends any public meeting in any polling area during the period o f forty eig ht hours ending with the hour fixed for the conclusion of the poll for Panchayat election in that polling area shall be punishab le with fine which may extend to two htmdred and fifty rupees. An offence punishable under this section shall be cognizable and bailable. Disturbances at election meeting.