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Section 5C: Institution of prosecution.

The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937Central Act · Act 1 of 1937

[5C. Institution of prosecution.--No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made by--

(a) the Central Government or the State Government or any officer authorised by it in writing; or

(b) the person aggrieved; or

(c) a recognised consumer association, whether the person aggrieved is a member of that association or not.

Explanation.--For the purposes of this section, "recognised consumer association" means a voluntary consumer association registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) or any other law for the time being in force.]

Where this provision sits

ActThe Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937
Section5C
Marginal noteInstitution of prosecution.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • inserted. . Ins. by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-4-1987).

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