Sanction of prosecution of persons acting under Act

Subject to the provisions of section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, no Court shall take cognizance of an offence committed or alleged to have been committed by any Police or other officer or any person empowered to exercise powers or to perform or discharge duties or functions under this Act, in regard to anything done under this Act until the sanction of the Collector having jurisdiction has been obtained.