Bare ActsThe environment (protection) act, 1986

Section 19

Cognizance of offences.

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No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint made by,-- (a) the Central Government or any authority or officer authorised in this behalf by that Government; or 1 [(aa) adjudicating officer or any officer authorised by him in this behalf;] (b) any person who has given notice of not less than sixty days, in the manner prescribed, of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint, to the Central Government or the authority or officer authorised as aforesaid.

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