2. Offence of trafficking of women and children for prostitution

keeps, maintains or manages ;

knowingly finances or takes part in the financing of ; or

knowingly lets or rents, a building or other place or any part thereof for the purpose of trafficking of women and children for prostitution or any matter connected thereto, shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.

attempts to commit ;

aids or abets in the commission of ;

conspires to commit, an offence under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.

Any person who is guilty of an offence under subsections (1) or (2) of this section shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a period not less than three years and not exceeding fifteen years and be liable to a fine.

The Court may recover compensation to be paid to the victim by way of a fine imposed under paragraph (a), taking into consideration the nature of the offence. A further term of imprisonment which may extend to five years may be imposed in the case of a failure to pay compensation.

In case the offence is committed on a subsequent occasion, the offender shall be punished with twice the punishment and fine as is specified in respect of the offence.