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Section 24. Offences under this Act to be cognizable.
The Goa Ground Water Regulation Act, 2002
Act no. 1 of 20022002In forceGoa (State Act)
24. Offences under this Act to be cognizable.— (1) Any offence punishable under this Act shall be 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 Ground Water Officer or an Officer generally or specially authorised by the Government in this behalf.