Provided that it shall take steps within six months to constitute a new Board under the provisions of this Act.

Court competent to try offences under this Act and take cognizance of offences

1. (1) No court other than the court of a Magistrate of the first class shall take cognizance of, or try an offence under this Act.
2. (2) No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint in writing of an officer empowered by rules made in this behalf.