The Act of 1973 does not contain any provision for compounding of constructions. However, there is a provision for composition of offences under Section 32 of the Act 1973 which reads as follows:-“32. Composition of Offences.- (1) Any offence made punishable by or under this Act may either before or after the institution of proceedings, be compounded-by ¹[the Vice-Chairman (or any officer