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Section 26: Cognizance of offences.

The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972Central Act · Act 52 of 1972

(1) No prosecution for an offence under sub-section (1) of section 25 shall be instituted except by or with the sanction of such officer of Government as may be prescribed in this behalf.

(2) No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 25 except upon complaint in writing made by an officer generally or specially authorized in this behalf by the Central Government.

(3) No court inferior to that of a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the First Class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.

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ActThe Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972
Section26
Marginal noteCognizance of offences.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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