The Mines (Amendment) Act, 1959, 62 of 1959, (Rep., Act 52 of 1964)

Section 72B. Whoever continues to work a mine in contravention of any order issued under sub-section (1A), sub-se

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

72B. Whoever continues to work a mine in contravention of any order issued under sub-section (1A), sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 22 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.

Source: India Code