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Insertion of new section 32A.- After section 32 of the Principal Act, the following new section shall be inserted, namely:- “32A. Punishment and penalties.- (1) If any person violates the provisions of section 11A shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. (2) If any person violates the provisions of section 21A shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees. (3) Failure on the part of drilling and servicing agencies to comply with the provisions of section 21A shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year and with fine which may extend to twenty five thousand rupees. (4) If any drilling and servicing agency fails to comply with the duties under sections 21B and 21C shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. (5) Failure on the part of any authorities to perform the duties under section 21D shall be treated as misconduct and liable for disciplinary action.”