16. Section 16 of the principal enactment is hereby amended as follows ;-
| (a) in subsection (1) of that section by the substitution for the words "the employer of any child and the parent or guardian of that child" of the words." the employer of any child and the parent, custodian or guardian of that child" |
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| (b) in subsection (2) of that section
| | (i) by the substitution for the words "Any employer, parent or guardian" of the words. "Any employer, parent, custodian or guardian"; and | | |
| | (ii) by the substitution for all the words from "be liable" to the end of that subsection of the words, "be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees or imprisonment of either description for a period not exceeding twelve months or to both such fine and imprisonment.". | | |
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