Whoever, save as
permitted by section 38, contravenes any provision of this Act or of any regulation, rule or bye-law or
of any order made thereunder prohibiting, restricting or regulating the employment or presence of
persons in or about a mine shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to
three months, or with fine which may extend to 1[one thousand] rupees, or with both 2***.
1. Subs. by s. 38, ibid., for "five hundred" (w.e.f. 16-1-1960).
2. Certain words omitted by s. 38, ibid. (w.e.f. 16-1-1960).