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Cognizance of offence.—(1) No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act except on a complaint in writing made by the Authority or by any officer authorised by the Authority in this behalf. (2) Any offence punishable under this Act shall be triable before the Court of Judicial Magistrate of the First Class. CHAPTER 5 MISCELLANEOUS