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Section 33

Section 33. Obstructing lawful authorities

If any person wilfully obstructs or offers any resistance to, or otherwise interferes in the discharge of the functions of the prescribed authority or any officer authorised by him exercising any power, or performing any duties conferred or imposed upon it or him by or in pursuance of this Act or the rules made thereunder, he shall be liable to punishment with imprisonment which may extend to 1[one year] or with fine not exceeding 2[Rs. 10,000] or with both.

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