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( 1 ) No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act, except upon a complaint, in writing, made by the Registrar or any other officer authorized by the Council in this behalf, by general or special order. ( 2 ) No court lower to that of a Judicial Magistrate of First Class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.