Section 72B:
Special provision for contravention of orders under section 22.
172B. Special provision for contravention of orders under section 22.--Whoever continues to
work a mine in contravention of any order issued under sub-section (lA), sub-section (2) or subsection (3)of section 22 2[or under section (2) of section 22A] shall be punishable with imprisonment
for a term which may extend two years, and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to five
thousand rupees:
2[Provided that in the absence of special and adequate reasons to the contrary to be recorded in
writing in the judgment of the court such fine shall not be less than two thousand rupees.]
Notes:
1. Subs. by s. 40, ibid., for sections 73 and 74 (w.e.f. 16-1-1960).
2.Ins. by Act 42 of 1983, s. 38 (w.e.f.31-5-1984).