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( I ) NO court shall take cognizance of an d*mceg* offence punishable under. this Act except upon a&. complaint in writing made-by the Controller or any oficer authorised in this behalf by the Controller by general or special order. (2) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of ~ i r s t Class shall try any offense punishable under this Act. st-pcd