# The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021, Section 44: Cognizance of offences

- Act: The Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021 (Act 20 of 2021)
- In force from: 2022-03-31
- Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/marine-aids-navigation-act-2021/section/44/

## Text

(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act, except upon a complaint in writing made by any officer authorised in this behalf by the Central Government. (2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act.

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