Whoever continues to work in a mine in contravention of any order issued under sub-section (1-A), sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of Section 22 or under sub- section (2) of Section 22-A shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
Provided that in the absence of special and adequate reasons to the contrary to be recorded in writing in the judgment of the court, such fine, shall not be less than two thousand rupees.
