Offences under this Act to be cognizable

(1) Any offence punishable under this Act shall be a cognizable offence within the meaning of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974). (2) No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing by the prescribed authority or an officer generally or specially authorised by the Government in this behalf.