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Section 15: Cognizance of offences

The Himachal Pradesh Kutlehar Forest (Acquisition of Management) Act, 1992State Act of Himachal Pradesh · Act 19 of 1992

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), no court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint in writing made by the Government, or any officer authorised in that behalf by the Government.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the First Class, specially empowered by the Government in this behalf, to impose a sentence of fine exceeding five thousand rupees when awarding punishment under section 14.

8 THE HIMACHAL PRADESH KUTLEHAR FOREST (ACQUISITION OF MANAGEMENT) ACT, 1992

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ActThe Himachal Pradesh Kutlehar Forest (Acquisition of Management) Act, 1992
Section15
Marginal noteCognizance of offences
JurisdictionState of Himachal Pradesh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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