Cognizance of offences

Cognizance of offences.--(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence under this Act except on a complaint made by,--

1. (a) the Appropriate Authority concerned, or any officer authorised in this behalf by the State Government, or the Appropriate Authority; or
2. (b) a person who has given notice of not less than thirty days in the manner prescribed, to the Appropriate Authority, of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint to the court. Explanation.--For the purpose of this clause, "person" includes a social organisation.

1. (2) No court other than that of a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.
2. (3) Where a complaint has been made under clause
   • (b) of sub-section (1), the court may, on demand by such person, direct the Appropriate Authority to make available copies of the relevant records in its possession to such person.