Every inquiring authority shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Cognizance of offence Cognizance of offence. - No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except on a report in writing of the facts constituting such offence made by the inquiring authority or by an officer authorized by the Government in this behalf.