Kautilya's Arthashastra 2.14.3

2.14.3

kāryasyānyathākaraṇe vetananāśaḥ, taddviguṇaś ca daṇḍaḥ //

The artisans employed in the office shall do their work as ordered and in time. When under the excuse that time and nature of the work has not been prescribed, they spoil the work, they shall not only forfeit their wages, but also pay a fine of twice the amount of their wages. When they postpone work, they shall forfeit one-fourth the amount of their wages and pay a fine of twice the amount of the forfeited wages.