Section 44

44. The Authority or any officer or servant of the Authority or of the Government who wilfully or negligently abuses any power conferred on him by or under this Act, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to rupees five thousand:
[Note: Amended by Assam Act 19 of 2023, substituting "imprisonment which, may extend to two months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 500 or with both"]