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Any person who obstructs the entry of a person authorised under section 52 to enter, into or upon any land or building or molests such person after such entry or who Authority for prosecution. Compounding of offences by Corporation. Penalty for obstruction. 32 [Act No.12 of 1997] obstructs the lawful exercise, by him of any power conferred by or under this Act shall, on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.