9. Offences and penalties under this Act
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Any person who, within the limits of any pasture land—
without lawful authority fells any trees ; or
without lawful authority grazes any cattle
; or
wilfully causes any damage to such land or loss to any lessees thereon
; or
commits trespass
; or
tampers with natural water courses thereon
; or
obstructs the entry of authorized persons; or
introduces any infected animals, li v crime nod
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shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction by a Magistrate to a fine not less than two hundred and fifty rupees and not exceeding one thousand rupees or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding one year or to both such fine and imprisonment.