9. Penalty:

An employ of the Service or a person deputed in the function of the Service who acts in contravention of this Act shall be liable to an imprisonment for a term not exceeding Ten years or a fine up to Ten Thousand Rupees or the both 6 depending on the gravity of offence and if he/she has caused any loss or damage of property, the amount of loss or
damage shall be recovered upon making auction of his/her movable and immovable property. If such property is not sufficient for compensation he/she shall be imprisoned in accordance with prevailing law for the dues as if he/she fails to pay fine.