. . . "(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence or contravention under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence or contravention has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or is att ibutable to, any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or ot" . .