Section 295. Penalty for obstructing persons employed by Municipality

295. Whoever obstructs or molests a person employed by or under contract with the Municipality under this Act in the performance of his duty or in the fulfillment of his contract, or removes a mark set up for the purpose of indicating any levels or direction necessary to the execution of works authorized by this Act, shall be liable on conviction to a fine which may extend to 1[one thousand rupees or to imprisonment for a period which may extend to six months or to both].