# 62    Punishment for vexatious search

Any authority or officer exercising powers under this Act or any rules made thereunder, who, without reasons recorded in writing,--

(a) searches or causes to be searched any building or place; or

(b) detains or searches or arrests any person,

shall for every such offence be liable on conviction for imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees or both.