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Inserted by Orissa Gazette Extraordinary No. 2203 dt. 1.12.2016 extend to twenty-five lakhs rupees: Provided that where any such person after being penalized under this sub-section (1), Commits it for the second or subsequent occasion, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and fine which may extend to twenty-five lakhs rupees. (2) For the purpose of imposing fine, the supervising authority shall hold an inquiry in the prescribed manner after giving the person concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard. (3) While determining the quantum of fine the supervising authority shall take into account the category size and type of clinical establishment and local conditions of the area in which the establishment is situated. (4) The fine imposed under sub-section (1) shall, if the offender fails to pay the same, be recovered as if it were an arrear of land revenue and the fine so imposed and realized shall be credited to such account as the State Government may, by order, specify in this behalf. (5) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the supervising authority may prefer an appeal to the Prescribed Authority within a period of sixty days from the date of the said decision. 1[14-B (1) During the time of inspection, if the Inspecting Authority finds any contraventions of the provision of this Act and Rules made thereunder, the Inspecting Authority shall have the power to seal the clinical establishment partially or fully, till the deficiencies are complied to the satisfaction of the Inspecting Authority.