49. Penalty for obstruction.—If any person wilfully obstructs a District Council or any officer or
servant of a District Council or any person authorised by the District Council in the exercise of its powers,
he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.
50. Penalty for entering into any contract with the Council.—If any member, officer or other
employee of a District Council enters into any contract with the Council, he shall be deemed to have
committed an offence under section 168 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
