(1) Offences under this Act shall be cognizable and triable by a judicial magistrate of first class. (2) The magistrate may take cognizance of the offence on a complaint filed by the District Ground Water Management Council or by any aggrieved person. Provided that: before initiating the prosecution, the aggrieved person shall give one-months notice to the District Ground Water Management Council intimating her or his intention to initiate prosecution.
(1) Offences under this Act shall be cognizable and triable by a judicial magistrate of first class.<br> (2) The magistrate may take cognizance of the offence on a complaint filed by the District Ground Water Management Council or by any aggrieved person. Provided that:<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>before initiating the prosecution, the aggrieved person shall give one-months notice to the District Ground Water Management Council intimating her or his intention to initiate prosecution. <br>