Cognizance of offences

74. Cognizance of offences.- (1) All offences punishable under this Act, except the offences under section 4 and sub-section (1) of section 42, shall be cognizable. (2) No court shall take cognizance of any offence under section 4 or sub-section (1) of section 42 except on a complaint in writing of the facts constituting such offence filed by the Irrigation Officer. (3) For the purpose of sub-section (2) Irrigation Officer shall be deemed to be an officer-in-charge of a police station.