Section 38:
Punishment for non-compliance of orders and directions under this Act.
Whoever fails to
comply with any order or direction given under this Act, or contravenes, or attempts to contravene or
abets the contravention of the provisions of this Act or of any rules or regulations made thereunder shall
be punishable with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees and in the case of a second or subsequent
offence with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees and in the case of a continuing contravention with
an additional fine which may extend to four thousand rupees for every day during which the default
continues.