Section 44: Cognizance of offence etc

The Goa, Daman and Diu Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1968Union territory Act of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu · Act 9 of 1968

(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act except upon complaint in writing made by the Controller or any officer authorised in this behalf by the Controller by general or special order.

(2) No court inferior to that of a magistrate of first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Goa, Daman and Diu Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1968
Section	44
Marginal note	Cognizance of offence etc
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Status	In force as published by the source

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