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(1) The Board or aoy person authorised by the Board by general or special rrooo~ 1 1 . ordcr in thismbehaIf may, either before or after the institution of the proceediogs, ;= bY compound any offence punishable by or under this Ad. --- -- (2) Where an offence h b been compounded, the' offendel, if in custody, . shall be discharged apd no further proceedings sMl be taken adnst him iu respect , , . . . of thc offenco so compounded. , -