the laboratory for testing “preferably” within ten days of drawing the samples. Sub-clause (I) of Clause 2.5 of the Guidelines is that the purpose of mentioning time-frame for various activities such as sending samples to the laboratory preferably within ten days is to streamline the system and is in no way related to quality/result of the product. In view of the language of the Guidelines, the findings recorded by the High Court that the timeline is to be strictly adhered to cannot be sustained. 16. The Guidelines as mentioned in sub-clause (I) of Clause 2.5 of the Guidelines is to streamline the functioning i.e. the oil companies should not arbitrarily or without any justification send the sample for testing at their sweet will. ….” 10. What falls from the extract quoted above is that any person who contravenes the Control Order is liable to be punished by the Court. Therefore, for a person to be prosecuted for violating the provisions relating to search and seizure contained in