(i) The period of limitation for filing complaints in criminal court is the same as has been specified in section 469 (1) (a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. [Avanti Development Co. Ltd. & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors., (1988) 57 F.L.R. 548 (Bom.)] (ii) The Labour Commissioner is empowered to file complaints for prosecuting offenders. Also, he can authorise a third party to do so. [Avanti Development Co. Ltd. & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors., (1988) 57 F.L.R. 548 (Bom.)].