Offences under this Act to be cognizable.

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(1) Any offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable offence within the meaning of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974).
(2) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act, except upon a complaint in writing by the Ground Water Officer or an Officer generally or specially authorised by the Government in this behalf.

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