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Penalty for contravention of directions under sections 54, 55, 56 or 63.— Whoever opposes or disobeys or fails to conform to any direction issued under sections 54, 55, 56 or 63 or abets opposition to or disobedience of any such direction shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment which may extend to one year, but shall not, except for reasons to be recorded in writing, be less than four months, and shall also be liable to fine.