Section 77: Time limit for prosecutions.

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006Central Act · Act 34 of 2006

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no court shall take cognizance of an offence under this Act after the expiry of the period of one year from the date of commission of an offence:

Provided that the Commissioner of Food Safety may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, approve prosecution within an extended period of up to three years.

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Act	The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Section	77
Marginal note	Time limit for prosecutions.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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