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(1) Whoever, commits any act or omits to do any act, which results in damage to or destruction of any heritage lighthouse, shall be liable to imprisonment for a term which may extend up to six months or with fine which may extend up to one lakh rupees, or with both. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), no person shall be liable for punishment, if that.— (a) act or omission was necessary to save a life or a vessel; and (b) such person took all reasonable steps to avoid the destruction, fouling, damage, reduction or limitation.