Environment Protection Act, 1986
Section - 19 - Cognizance of offences
Cognizance of offences.19. 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 |
| [(aa) | - | adjudicating officer or any officer authorised by him in this behalf;] |
| (b) | - | any person who has given notice of not less than sixty days, in the manner prescribed, of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint, to the Central Government or the authority or officer authorised as aforesaid. |
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