61. Cognizance of offences
No Court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a [written complaint] made by—
(a)
the Central Government or any authority or officer authorised in this behalf by that Government; or
(b)
[any person or a benefit claimer] who has given notice of not less than thirty days in the prescribed manner, of such offence and of his intention to make a complaint, to the Central Government or the authority or officer authorised as aforesaid.
Amendment notes (2)
- Subs w.e.f. 1-4-2024 . Subs. by Act 10 of 2023, s. 41, for "complaint" (w.e.f. 1-4-2024).
- Subs w.e.f. 1-4-2024 . Subs. by s. 41, ibid., for "any benefit claimer" (w.e.f. 1-4-2024).