# The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Section 19: Cognizance of offences

- Act: The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Act 29 of 1986)
- In force from: 1986-11-19
- Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/environment-act/section/19/

## Text

No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint made by,-- (a) the Central Government or any authority or officer authorised in this behalf by that Government; or 1[(aa) adjudicating officer or any officer authorised by him in this behalf;] (b) any person who has given notice of not less than sixty days, in the manner prescribed, of the alleged offence and of his intention to make a complaint, to the Central Government or the authority or officer authorised as aforesaid.

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