Section 31: Procedure

The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961State Act of Karnataka · Act 8 of 1962

(1) No prosecution under this Act or the rules or orders made thereunder shall be instituted save on a complaint in writing by an Inspector.

(2) No court inferior to that of a Magistrate of the Second Class shall try any offence punishable under this Act or any rules or orders made thereunder.

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Act	The Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961
Section	31
Marginal note	Procedure
Jurisdiction	State of Karnataka
Status	In force as published by the source

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