(1) Whoever intentionally obstructs the Mica Officer or any other officer in the exercise of any powers conferred or Penalty for removal of mica from mine worked by digger.
Penalty for certain offences committed by diggers.
Penalty for unauthorised removal of mica.
Penalty for obstructing officers in the performance of duties.
16 [Act No. VII of 1957] the performance of any duties imposed on him by or under this Act shall, on conviction, be liable to imprisonment which may extend to six months or to a fine which may extend to five hundred rupees or to both.
(2) Any person who obstructs the seizure of mica in transport by any mica officer shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year.