If any Protection Officer fails or
refuses to discharge his duties as directed by the Magistrate in the protection order without any sufficient
cause, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one
year, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or with both.
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Section 33
Penalty for Not Discharging Duty by Protection Officer.
The Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005