Section 7Restriction on trial of offences

Section 7: Restriction on trial of offences

7. Restriction on trial of offences

No court shall proceed to the trial of any person for an offence against this Act except with the consent of *** the [District Magistrate].

Amendment notes (2)
  1. rep . The words "the L.G. or" rep. by the A.O. 1937.
  2. Subs w.e.f. 1-2-2002 . Subs. by Act 54 of 2001, s. 3, for "Central Government" (w.e.f. 1-2-2002).