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(c) He shall have kindled such fire at a time when no high wind is blowing 

 in the direction of the reserve. 



Any person who, in contravention to this rule, leaves any fire burning in 

 such manner as to endanger a reserved forest, is punishable under section 26 of 

 the Act with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with 

 a fine which may extend to Rs. 500, or with both, in addition to such compensa- 

 tion for damage done to the forest as the convicting court may direct to be paid. 



