5C. Institution of prosecution
5C. Institution of prosecution.—No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made by—
(a)
the Central Government or the State Government or any officer authorised by it in writing; or
(b)
the person aggrieved; or
(c)
a recognised consumer association, whether the person aggrieved is a member of that association or not.
Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, "recognised consumer association" means a voluntary consumer association registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) or any other law for the time being in force.
Amendment notes (1)
- Ins w.e.f. 15-4-1987 . Ins. by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-4-1987).