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Penalty for contravention of this Act.—Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or rules made thereunder shall, on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term of which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to 2[five lakh] rupees or with both 1.Inserted by Act 15 of 2013 (w.e.f 25-11-2012). 2Substituted by Act 6 of 2023 (w.e.f 07-01-2023). 22 and in case of continuing contravention with an additional fine which may extend to 1[fifty thousand] rupees for every day during which such contravention continues.