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Penalty for consumption of liquor in public places.- Whoever in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or of any rule, notification or order made thereunder,- (a) consumes liquor in any unlicensed public place, or (b) after consuming liquor at any place creates nuisance in a public place, shall be punishable - (i) in the case of an offence falling under clause (a), with fine which shall not be less than one thousand rupees and which may extend to five thousand rupees; and (ii) in the case of offence falling under clause (b), with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months and fine which shall not be less than two thousand rupees and which may extend to ten thousand rupees.