# The Insecticides Act, 1968, Section 31: Cognizance and trial of offences

- Act: The Insecticides Act, 1968 (Act 46 of 1968)
- In force from: 1971-03-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/insecticides-act-1968/section/31/

## Text

(1) No prosecution for an offence under this Act shall be instituted except by, or with the written consent of, the State Government or a person authorised in this behalf by the State Government. (2) No court inferior to that of a 1 [metropolitan magistrate or a judicial magistrate of the first class] shall try any offence under this Act.

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