7. Penalty
Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of this Act [or the rules made thereunder] shall, on conviction, be punishable—
(a)
in the case of the first conviction, with imprisonment which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both;
(b)
in the case of a subsequent conviction, with imprisonment which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Amendment notes (1)
- Ins w.e.f. 17-12-1963 Ins. by s. 4, ibid. (w.e.f. 17-12-1963).