# 22 Penalty for obstructing Inspector
Whoever fails to produce on demand by the Inspector any register or document in his custody kept in pursuance of this Act or the rules made thereunder or conceals or prevents any person from appearing before or being examined by an Inspector shall be punishable with imprisonment 1[which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees], or with both.
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1. Subs. by Act 61 of 1988, s. 10, for "which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees" (w.e.f. 10-1-1989).
