Biological Diversity Act, : Cognizance of offences. Indian Bare Acts :

Biological Diversity Act,,2003

Act No : 18

Section : Cognizance of offences.

61. 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 (b) any 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.