Offences under the Act to be cognizable

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Central Act V of 1898) but subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), any offence under this Act shall be deemed to be a cognizable offence within the meaning of that Code. (2) No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except with the previous sanction of the Government. (3) No court below that of a Presidency Magistrate or of a Magistrate of the First-class shall try any offence under this Act.