Cognizance of offences
Section 39 of the Architects Act, 1972 deals with cognizance of offences. No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act, except upon complaint made by order of the Council or a person authorised in this behalf by the Council. The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1973.
(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act, except upon complaint made by order of the Council or a person authorised in this behalf by the Council.
(2) No Magistrate other than a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.
Section 39, The Architects Act, 1972 (Act 20 of 1972).
Questions about Section 39
What does Section 39 of the Architects Act deal with?
Section 39 of the Architects Act is headed "Cognizance of offences". No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act, except upon complaint made by order of the Council or a person authorised in this behalf by the Council.
How do I find court cases under Section 39 of the Architects Act?
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When did Section 39 of the Architects Act come into force?
Section 39 of the Architects Act, cited as Architects Act 1972 39, came into force on 02 Apr 1973, having been enacted on 31 May 1972. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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