Section 24: Offences under this Act to be cognizable

The Goa Ground Water Regulation Act, 2002State Act of Goa · Act 1 of 2002

(1) Any offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable offence within the meaning of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974).

(2) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act, except upon a complaint in writing by the Ground Water Officer or an Officer generally or specially authorised by the Government in this behalf.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Goa Ground Water Regulation Act, 2002
Section	24
Marginal note	Offences under this Act to be cognizable
Jurisdiction	State of Goa
Status	In force as published by the source

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