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Section 23. Prosecution.

THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR SAFFRON ACT, 2007

In forceJammu and Kashmir (State Act)

23. Prosecution. No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under the Act except upon a complaint in writing made by— (i) the Government ; (ii) Registering Authority or any officer authorized by the Government in writing ; (iii) the person aggrieved ; or (iv) a recognized consumer association. Explanation.—For the purpose of this section, recognized consumer association means a voluntary consumer association registered under the Companies Act, 1956 or any other law for the time being in force.