21. Punishment:
21.1 In cases where a person is involved, without the prior approval of the Authority, in any act that has been regulated, controlled or prohibited by the Authority under section 8 or acts in contravention of the terms
and conditions fixed by the Authority at the time of giving approval, the Authority may impose a fine on such person in an amount not exceeding fifty thousand rupees.
21.2 In cases where a person obstructs any activity carried out or being carried out by the Authority in accordance with this Act or the Rules made under this Act, the Authority may impose a fine on such person in an amount not exceeding five thousand rupees.
21.3 In cases where a person acts in contravention of any order or instructions issued by the Authority in accordance with this Act, the Authority may impose a fine on such person in an amount not exceeding twenty five thousand rupees.
21.4 In cases where a person carries out any activity other than those referred to in above in contravention of this Act or the Rules made there under, the Authority may impose a fine on such person in an amount not exceeding one thousand rupees.