Lawgist72BSpecial 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.]
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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).
- 63 Obstruction
- 64 Falsification of records, etc
- 65 Use of false certificates of fitness
- 66 Omission to furnish plans, etc
- 67 Contravention of provisions regarding employment of labour
- 68 Penalty for employment of persons below eighteen years of age
- 69 Failure to appoint manager
- 70 Notice of accidents
- 71 Owner, etc., to report to Chief Inspector in certain cases
- 72 Obligation of persons employed in a mine
- 72A Special Provision for contravention of certain regulations
- 72B Special provision for contravention of orders under section 22
- 72C Special provision for contravention of law with dangerous results
- 73 General provision for disobedience of orders
- 74 Enhanced penalty after previous conviction
- 75 Prosecution of owner, agent or manager
- 76 Determination of owner in certain cases
- 77 Exemption of owner, agent or manager from liability in certain cases
- 78 Power of court to make orders
- 79 Limitation of prosecutions
- 80 Cognizance of offences
- 80A [Omitted.]
- 81 Reference to Committee in lieu of prosecution in certain cases
