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Unless otherwise expressly provided, no Court shall take cognizance of any of the offences punishable under this Act (whereof a list is given in Schedule VIII for the purpose merely of easier reference) or under any rule or bye-law, except on the complaint of, or upon information received from, the [Municipality]1 or some person authorized by the [Municipality]1 by general or special order in this behalf. 1- Subs. by section 72 of chapter III of U.P. Act No. 12 of 1994. 2- Subs. by section 32 of chapter III of U.P. Act No. 26 of 1995. [The [Uttar Pradesh]3 Municipalities Act, 1916] [Section 315-318] Power to compound offences.