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Penalty.—(1)Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of sections 13, 18 or 22 of this Act or any conditions of licence/ permit or handles fish which is stale or contains germs or added chemicals/ toxic substance or of poor quality, and if found guilty, the Adjudicating Officer may impose an amount not exceeding the following amount as fine,— (a) ten thousand rupees, for any contravention of law for the first time; (b) twenty five thousand rupees, for any contravention of law for the second time; (c) one lakh rupees, for any contravention of law for the third or more times. (2) In addition to the fine under sub-section (1), the adjudicating officer may, suspend or cancel the licence/permit. (3) Any amount of penalty imposed under this Act may be recovered as if it were any arrear of public revenue due on land.