Seeds Act, 1966
19. Penalty
If any person-
(a) contravenes any provision of this Act or
any rule made thereunder; or
(b) prevents a Seed Inspector from taking
sample under this Act; or
(c) prevents a Seed Inspector from exercising
any other power conferred on him by or under this Act;
he shall, on conviction, be punishable-
(i) for the first
offence with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, and
(ii) in the event of
such person having been previously convicted of an offence under this section,
with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which
may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.