Limitation of prosecution and cognizance of offence

Limitation of prosecution and cognizance of offence No Court below the rank of Sub Divisional Magistrate shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act, unless a complaint in respect thereof is made within six months of the date on which the alleged commission of the offence came to the knowledge of the Authorized Officer or Designated Officer. Explanation- For the purposes of this section,-

1. (i) in the case of a continuing offence, the period of limitation shall be computed with reference to every point of time during which the offence continues;
2. (ii) Where for the performance of any act, time is granted or extended on an application made by the employer, the period of limitation shall be computed from the date on which the time so granted or extended expired.