Esso (Acquisition of Undertakings in India) Act : COGNIZANCE OF OFFENCES Indian Bare Acts :

Esso (Acquisition of Undertakings in India) Act,1974

Act No : 4

Section : COGNIZANCE OF OFFENCES

SECTION 17: COGNIZANCE OF OFFENCES

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898-, no court shall take cognizance of any offence against this Act except on a complaint, in writing, made by the Central Government or any officer authorised in this behalf by that Government.