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Section 19. Cognizance of offences.
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
In forceAll India (Central Act)
19. Cognizance of offences. No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint made by,-- (a) the Central Government or any authority or officer authorised in this behalf by that Government; or 1[(aa) adjudicating officer or any officer authorised by him in this behalf;] (b) any person who has given notice of not less than sixty days, in the manner prescribed, of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint, to the Central Government or the authority or officer authorised as aforesaid.