19. Cognizance of offences
No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint made by,—
(a)
the Central Government or any authority or officer authorised in this behalf by that Government; or [(aa) adjudicating officer or any officer authorised by him in this behalf;]
(b)
any person who has given notice of not less than sixty days, in the manner prescribed, of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint, to the Central Government or the authority or officer authorised as aforesaid.
Amendment notes (1)
- Ins w.e.f. 1-4-2024 . Ins. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and Schedule (w.e.f. 1-4-2024).