Section 56:
Failure of officer in duty or his connivance at the contravention of the provisions of this Act.
Any officer, on whom any duty has been imposed by or under this Act and who ceases or refuses
to perform or withdraws himself from the duties of his office shall, unless he has obtained the express
written permission of his official superior or has other lawful excuse for so doing, be punishable with
imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine.