Architects Act : Cognizance of offences. Indian Bare Acts :

Architects Act,1972

Act No : 20

Section : Cognizance of offences.

39. Cognizance of offences. (1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act, except upon complaint made by order of the Council or a person authorised in this behalf )by the Council. (2) No Magistrate other than a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.