Section 21(2)(b) in The Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999
(b)If the landlord fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the provisions of sub-section (1) or to place the tenant in occupation of the Premises, he shall, without prejudice to his liability to place the tenant in vacant possession of the Premises, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with both.