Section 33 in United Khasi-Jaintia Hills Autonomous District (Management and Control of Forests) Rules, 1960
33.
If an person infringes any of these rules he shall be punished with a fine not exceeding Rs. 300 and in default of payment of fine to imprisonment which may extend to three months :Provided that any Forest Officer who is in receipt of a monthly salary of not less than Rs. 100 may compound the offence and the sum of money to be realised on compound fee shall in no case exceed Rs. 50.
