Offences under the Act (Section 7):
Publishing or displaying any advertisement that violates the Act’s provisions is considered an offence.
Possessing materials intended for illegal advertisement purposes is also an offence.
Penalties (Section 7):
For the First Offence:
Imprisonment: Up to 6 months.
Fine: Or both.
For Subsequent Offences:
Imprisonment: Up to 1 year.
Fine: Or both.
Additional Actions:
Seizure and confiscation of all materials related to illegal advertisements.
Prosecution Procedures:
Prosecution can only be initiated by an authorized officer (e.g., Drug Controller) or a person permitted by the government.
Private individuals cannot directly file complaints under this Act