# The Essential Commodities Act, 1955, Section 11: Cognizance of offences

- Act: The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (Act 10 of 1955)
- In force from: 1955-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/essential-commodities-act-1955/section/11/

## Text

No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except on a report in writing of the facts constituting such offence made by a person who is a public servant as defined in section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of I860) 1[or any person aggrieved or any recognised consumer association, whether such person is a member of that association or not]. 2[Explanation.--For the purposes of this section and section 12AA, "recognised consumer association" means a voluntary consumer association registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) or any other law for the time being in force.]

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