13. Penalties. -(1) If any producer- (a) makes any default in crediting Fund any excess realisation made by him or any interest due on such excess realisation or any part of such excess realisation or interest, or (b) having been required by the Central Government so to do, omits or fails to - (i) maintain any books, accounts or other records in relation to levy sugar, or (ii) produce any books, accounts or other records for inspection, or (iii) furnish any information or furnishes any information which is incorrect or false in material particulars, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. (2) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except on the complaint in writing made by the Central Government or by any officer or authority authorized, in writing, by that Government in this behalf. | 
