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The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966

Cognizance of offences

In force Act 32 of 1966 As on 05 Oct 2026

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Act 32 of 1966

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Section 36 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 deals with cognizance of offences. No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint made by, or with the previous sanction in writing of the Chief Inspector or an Inspector within three months of the date on which the alleged commission of the offence came to the knowledge of the Inspect

(1) No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint made by, or with the previous sanction in writing of the Chief Inspector or an Inspector within three months of the date on which the alleged commission of the offence came to the knowledge of the Inspector:

Provided that where the offence consists of disobeying a written order made by the competent authority, the Chief Inspector or an Inspector, complaint thereof may be made within six months of the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.

(2) No Court inferior to that of a presidency magistrate or a magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.

Section 36, The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 (Act 32 of 1966).

Questions about Section 36

What does Section 36 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act deal with?

Section 36 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act is headed "Cognizance of offences". No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint made by, or with the previous sanction in writing of the Chief Inspector or an Inspector within three months of the date on which the alleged commission of the offence came to the knowledge of the Inspect

How do I find court cases under Section 36 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act?

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When was the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act enacted?

Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act was enacted in 1966 as Act 32 of 1966. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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