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Penalty for malicious and vexatious entry or seizure by Inspector. (1) Whoever being an Inspector maliciously and veraciously enters or inspects any land or building or other place or any vessel or vehicle, or seizes or detains any livestock or bird, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both. (2) No prosecution under this section shall be instituted after the expiry of one month from the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.