State Act

56-A

Section 56-A. Cognizance and trial of offence

The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968

Act no. 17 of 19681968In forceAndhra Pradesh (State Act)

8[56.A - Cognizance and trial of offence- Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974), all offences under this Act shall be cognizable and the provisions of the said code with respect to cognizable offences shall apply to them: Provided that the offences punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years under this Act shall be tried in accordance with the procedure prescribed by chapter- XXI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.]