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Whoever (a) occupies or makes any encroachment on any highway in contravention of the provisions of section 26; or (b) fails to comply with the notice served on him under clause (ii) of sub-section (2) of section 28. shall on conviction, be punishable. (i) for the first offence with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees, and Prevention and rectification of damage to highway. Disobedience of summons, requisition, etc. Contravention of restrictions relating to access or erecting any building, etc. Unauthorised occupation of highway. 19 (ii) for any subsequent offence in relation to the same encroachment, with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees plus a further fine not exceeding fifty rupees per day on which such occupation of the highway or encroachment continues.