# The Notaries Act, 1952, Section 13: Cognizance of offence

- Act: The Notaries Act, 1952 (Act 53 of 1952)
- In force from: 1956-02-14
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/notaries-act-1952/section/13/

## Text

(1) No Court shall take cognizance of any offence committed by a notary in the exercise or purported exercise of his functions under this Act save upon complaint in writing made by an officer authorised by the Central Government or a State Government by general or special order in this behalf. (2) No Magistrate other than a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Act.

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