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Whoever — (i) wilfully fails or neglects to comply with any requirements made of him under this Act, or (ii) contravenes any lawful order passed under this Act, or (iii) obstructs the Deputy Commissioner or the Revenue Officer or any Officer authorised by him in taking any lawful possession under this Act, or (iv) wilfully contravenes any provisions made in this Act or Rules made thereunder, or (v) furnishes information which he knows or believes to be false or does n ot believe to be true, shall, on conviction before a Magistrate, and in addition to any other action that may be taken against him, be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to 6 months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both. Protection of 72. No suit or proceeding or other legal proceeding int Ond s’l a ^ against any person for anything done in good in goo a ith -fa ith pu r s u a n c e o f a n y o f the provisions of the Act or the Rules or orders made thereunder. Power to y3. The Deputy Commissioner, may, for the pur- order pro- p Q s e Qf t jjjs Act, r e qUir e a n y person to produce any documents, documents, paper or register which is in his posses- etc. ’ sion or under his control, or to furnish any informa tion which he may think necessary for the pro per discharge of any duties under this Act. Power for