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Punishm ent for m alicious abuse o f pow ers.—Any servant of the Authority or of the Government who wilfully or abuses any power conferred on him by or under this Act, shall able with imprisonment which may extend to six months or which may extend to Rs.500 or with both: officer or negligently be punish- with fine Provided that no prosecution shall be instituted under this section- (a) unless the previous sanction of the State Government has been obtained ; (Z>) until the expiry of two months’ notice in writing has been given to the person concerned clearly stating the cause of action and the nature of relief sought, etc.