Cognizance of offences

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), no court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint in writing made by the Government, or any officer authorised in that behalf by the Government.

1. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the First Class, specially empowered by the Government in this behalf, to impose a sentence of fine exceeding five thousand rupees when awarding punishment under section 14.