20. Penalty :
(1) Whosoever commits an act contrary to Rules framed under
this Act shall be liable to a fine up to Three Thousand Rupees or an
imprisonment not exceeding Thirty days.
(2) In case governmental employee or employee of corporate body
which is owned or controlled by the Government of Nepal or employee of a
corporation or corporate body which is established by the Government of
Nepal commits or cause to commit an act prohibited by this Act or Rules
framed there under, in addition to penalty prescribed in this Act such
employee shall be liable to the departmental action pursuant to the
concerned service law.
(3) In case any member of Back to Village National Campaign
Committee (BVNC) or local bodies (panchayat) or class organization of
panchayat commits or cause to commit an act prohibited by this Act or
Rules framed there under, in addition to penalty prescribed in this Act, such
person shall be liable to such penalty pursuant to his/her code of conduct.