Section 5. Power to call for information, return, etc

5. Power to call for information, return, etc.— (1) The Central Government or any officer authorised by the Central Government in this behalf may, by order in writing, require the owner or publisher of any newspaper to furnish, within such time as may be specified in the order any information, return or report which the Central Government or such officer may consider necessary for carrying out the proposes of this Act and such owner or publisher shall be bound to comply with such order. (2) If any owner or publisher contravenes any order under sub-section (1), he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.