# The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007, Section 45: Cognizance of offences by courts

- Act: The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 (Act 37 of 2007)
- In force from: 2010-10-25
- Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/warehousing-development-regulation-act-2007/section/45/

## Text

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

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