(1) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act, shall, on conviction, be punished of this Act, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to rupees five hundred or with both. (2) When any person is convicted of an offence against this Act, the court trying the offence may order that any animal, bird or meat in respect of which the offence has been committed and any weapon or trap with which the offence has been committed shall be at the disposal of the Government and that any license held by such person under the provisions of this Act, be cancelled.
Section 12: Penalties
The Meghalaya Wild Animals And Birds Protection Act, 1971 Act No.9 Of 1971State Act of Meghalaya · Act 9 of 1971
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Meghalaya Wild Animals And Birds Protection Act, 1971 Act No.9 Of 1971 |
|---|---|
| Section | 12 |
| Marginal note | Penalties |
| Jurisdiction | State of Meghalaya |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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