Cognizance of offence

No court shall take cognizance of offence under this Act except on a written complaint by the Registration and Grievance Redressal Authority or any officer authorised in this behalf by the Registration and Grievance Redressal Authority: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent the aggrieved person to approach the competent court after exhausting the remedies available under this Act and in case the Registration and Grievance Redressal Authority or the authorised officer fails to make written complaint within thirty days from the date of application to make a complaint.