The Collection of Statistics Act, 2008
18. Penalty for
obstruction of employees. -
Whoever, interferes
with, hinders, or obstructs any employee in the exercise of any power or duty
conferred by this Act, shall be punishable with simple imprisonment for a term
which may extend to six months or with a fine which may extend to two thousand
rupees or, in the case of a company with a fine which may extend to ten
thousand rupees or with both.