If any person contravenes the provisions of section 129, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to 1[one lakh rupees in the case of a first offence and five lakh rupees] in the case of a second or subsequent offence.

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1. Subs. by Act 15 of 2005, s. 66, for "ten thousand rupees in the case of a first offence and forty thousand rupees" (w.e.f. 1-1-2005).