Chapter VI — MISCELLANEOUS

Section 24Penalty for failure to comply with directions of Central Government

Section 24: Penalty for failure to comply with directions of Central Government

24. Penalty for failure to comply with directions of Central Government

If any person fails to comply, without reasonable cause, with a direction given by the Central Government or nominated authority or the designated custodian, he shall be punishable with a fine of one lakh rupees and in the case of continuing failure with a maximum fine of two lakh rupees for every day during which the failure continues, depending upon the nature of the offence.