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Penalty for subsequent breaches.— 30[(1) Any person committing a breach of any of the provisions of the Act or the Rules made thereunder for which he has been once punished with fine by the prescribed authority under any of the provisions of this Chapter, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months or with minimum fine of Rs. 1,000/- which may extend to 31[Rs.20,000/-] or with both. The offence under this section shall be cognizable, bailable and triable in summary manner.] (2) No prosecution shall be instituted against any person for any offence under this Act except on a complaint made by the prescribed authority. (3) Any fine imposed under this Chapter shall be recovered as if it were a fine recoverable under the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure,