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(I) The court taking cognizance of any offence under this Act, shall state upon the.. Summary summons to be served on the accused person that he,— , ', . ., disposal of case. (a) may appear by pleader or in person; or (b) may be a specified date, prior to the hearing of the charge, plead guilty to the charge and remit to the court by money order, such sum (not exceeding the maximum fine that may be imposed for the offence) as the court may specify, and the plea of guilt indicated in the money order coupon itself.. (2) ' t'here an accused person pleads guilty and remits the sum specified, no further proceedings in respect of the offence shall be taken against him, nor shall he be liable for any other punishment by reason of his having pleaded guilty. e 1162(12) 11Mk1TW4,ft9fc29 rcwlt2004 Powers ofState 16. The State Governmëni may invest any of its officers or any officer of the local Government to authority with all or any of the following powers:— - Invest officers with certain (a) power to enter upon any land or building; powers. (b)- power to hold an inquiry into any offence under this Act, and in the course of such inquiry, to receive and record evidence. Directions by