45. Punishment for contravention in relation to denial of access.-Whoever does not comply with the obligations related to inspection activity under the Convention or delays or obstructs any Inspection Team or Inspector or enforcement officer or Observer in performance of his functions or wilfully removes or tampers with any installed on site instrument or any Approved Equipment shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to term of life and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to one lakh rupees. | 