11. Cognizance of offences
No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except on a report in writing of the facts constituting such offence made by a person who is a public servant as defined in section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of I860) [or any person aggrieved or any recognised consumer association, whether such person is a member of that association or not].
[Explanation.—For the purposes of this section and section 12AA, "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 (2)
- Ins w.e.f. 1-5-1987 . Ins. by Act 73 of 1986, s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-5-1987).
- Added w.e.f. 1-5-1987 . Added by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-5-1987).