# The Chit Funds Act, 1982, Section 80: Cognizance of offences

- Act: The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (Act 40 of 1982)
- In force from: 1984-04-02
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/chit-funds-act-1982/section/80/

## Text

(1) All offences under section 11 shall be cognizable. (2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Act.

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