1[ 35-A. No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except with the previous sanction of the State Government, or an officer authorized by the State Government. ]
<sup>1</sup>[ 35-A. No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except with the previous sanction of the State Government, or an officer authorized by the State Government. ]<br>