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Subs. by s. 4, ibid., for “The railway servant or the police officer” (w.e.f. 1-7-2004). 57 1[180A. Inquiry by officer authorised to ascertain commission of offence.—For ascertaining facts and circumstances of a case, the officer authorised may make an inquiry into the commission of an offence mentioned in sub-section (2) of section 179 and may file a complaint in the competent court if the offence is found to have been committed.