Section 41: When Court to take cognizance of offence

The Goa, Daman and Diu Wild Animals and Wild Birds Protection Act, 1965Union territory Act of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu · Act 21 of 1965

No Court shall take cognizance of any offence against this Act—

(1) except on the complaint or report of the Wild Life Preservation Officer or any officer authorised by him or of any Forest or Police Officer or of any other officer authorised by the Government of Goa, Daman and Diu in this behalf; and

(2) unless the prosecution is instituted within three months from the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Goa, Daman and Diu Wild Animals and Wild Birds Protection Act, 1965
Section	41
Marginal note	When Court to take cognizance of offence
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Status	In force as published by the source

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