Act no. 23 of 19561956In forceTamil Nadu (State Act)
16. (1) No Court inferior to that of *Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class *shall try any offence made punishable by this Act or any rule made thereunder.
(2) No prosecution under this Act or any rule made thereunder shall be instituted except on a complaint in writing made by the Director.
