State Act
36-E
Section 36-E. Penalties
Act no. 5 of 18821882In forceTamil Nadu (State Act)
36-E.Whoever, in contravention of this Chapter or of any rule made or licence granted thereunder, possesses sandalwood, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 1[five years] and with fine which may extend to 1[twenty thousand rupees]: Provided that, - (a) for a first offence, the term of such imprisonment shall not be less than 1[two years] and such fine shall not be less than 1[seven thousand and five hundred rupees]; (b) for a second offence or subsequent offence, the term of such imprisonment shall not be less than 1[three years] and such fine shall not be less than 1[fifteen thousand rupees;]