Section 313. Penalty for obstruction.

1[313. Penalty for obstruction.---Whoever obstructs any person acting on behalf of the Board, who is not a public servant within the meaning of clause (28) of section 2 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (45 of 2023) or any person with whom the Board has lawfully contracted, in the execution of his duty or of anything which he is empowered or required to do by virtue or in consequence of any of the provisions of this Act or any rule, bye-law or order made thereunder, or in fulfilment of his contract, as the case may be, shall be liable to penalty which may extend to five thousand rupees.]