Section 19 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 – Cognizance of offences

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Section 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.

Source: official text of The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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