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Section 5. Penalties
THE UTTAR PRADESH INDUSTRIAL PEACE (TIMELY PAYMENT OF WAGES) ACT, 1978
In forceUttar Pradesh (State Act)
5. Penalties (1) No occupier of an industrial establishment shall, at any time, be in default of a wage-bill exceeding rupees one lakh. (2) Every occupier who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months but may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine : Provided that the Court may for any adequate and special reasons to be recorded impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than three months.