Section 24
Offences and penalties.
About this Act
An Act to provide for the development, control and use of atomic energy for the welfare of the people of India and for other peaceful purposes and for matters connected therewith.
(1) Whoever--
(a) contravenes any order made under section 14 or any condition subject to which a licence is granted under that section; or
(b) contravenes any rule made under section 17 or any requirement, prohibition or restriction imposed under any such rule; or
(c) obstructs any person authorised by the Central Government under sub-section (4) of section 17 in the exercise of powers under that sub-section; or
(d) contravenes sub-section (2) of section 18;
shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
(a) contravenes any order made under section 14 or any condition subject to which a licence is granted under that section; or
(b) contravenes any rule made under section 17 or any requirement, prohibition or restriction imposed under any such rule; or
(c) obstructs any person authorised by the Central Government under sub-section (4) of section 17 in the exercise of powers under that sub-section; or
(d) contravenes sub-section (2) of section 18;
shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.