Atomic Energy Act, 1962
24. Offences and penalties
(1) Whoever-
(a) contravenes any order made under section
14 or any condition subject to which a license is granted under that section;
or
(b) contravenes any rule made under section 17
or any requirement, prohibition or restriction imposed under any such rule; or
(c) obstructs any person authorized by the
Central Government under sub-section (4) of section 17 in the exercise of
powers under that sub-section; or
(d) contravenes sub-section (2) of section 18;
shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five
years, or with fine, or with both.
(2) Whoever-
(a) fails to comply with any notice served on
him under section 5 or with any terms and conditions that may be imposed on him
under that section; or
(b) fails to comply with any notice served on
him under section 7 or knowingly makes any untrue statement in any return or
statement made in pursuance of any such notice; or
(c) obstructs any person or authority in the
exercise of powers under section 8 or 9; or
(d) contravenes any other provision of this
Act or any order made thereunder ;
shall be punishable
with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or
with both.