(1) If the designated officer does not comply with the orders or direction given to him under sub-section (3) of section 6, the person aggrieved may file an application before the Appellate Authority and upon receipt of such application, the Appellate Authority shall by notice, call upon the designated officer to show cause, within thirty days of the receipt of such notice, for failure to comply with such order or direction.
(2) If, after having considered the cause, if any, shown by the designated officer, the Appellate Authority is of the opinion that the designated officer has not complied with the orders or directions or if no cause is shown within the time specified in the notice under sub-section (1), the Appellate Authority may, impose a fine on such designated Officer which shall not be less than rupees one thousand but which may not extend to rupees five thousand.