17. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, no court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint in writing made by the State Government or any officer authorized in this behalf, by that Government.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><b>17. </b>Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, no court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint in writing made by the State Government or any officer authorized in this behalf, by that Government. <br>