Section 12E: Notice of contravention

12E. Notice of contravention (1) Where – (a) the Authority has reason to believe that any provision of this Act or regulations made under this Act has been, is being or is likely to be, contravened; (b) any eyesore or littering is detected on any public beach, an authorised officer may serve a notice on that person requiring him to ensure, within such time as may be specified in the notice, that such contravention does not occur or continue, as the case may be. (2) Any notice served pursuant to subsection (1) – (a) shall indicate the provision of this Act or the regulations that is likely to be, or is being, contravened; (b) shall be in such form as may be prescribed; and (c) shall not preclude any prosecution for any offence. Acts 2022 107 (3) Any person who fails to comply with any notice served under subsection (1) shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to pay a fine not exceeding 100,000 rupees and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years.