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The Authority may award compensation to the employed person in addition to ordering the payment or delayed wages or the refund of illegal deductions. It may also direct the payment of such compensation in cases, where the amount deducted or the delayed wages are paid by the employer to the employed person or his legal representative before the disposal of the application. If a malicious or vexatious complaint is made, the Authority may impose a penalty not exceeding Rs. 50 on the applicant and order that it be paid to the employer. Appeal against the Authority