Section 40: Limitation of prosecutions — Tea Plantations Labour Ordinance, 1962

Partly in force — federal text; provincial/ICT scope varies (see notes) — Source: Pakistan Code (single official PDF, 2026-08-21). Whether this provision is still in force has not been independently verified.

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40. Limitation of prosecutions. —No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Ordinance unless the complaint thereof has been made or is made within three months from the date on which the alleged commission of the offence comes to the knowledge of an inspector: Provided that, where the offence consists of disobeying a written order made by an inspector, complaint thereof may be made within six months of the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.

Effective date: 1962-01-01

Related sections

Section 39: Cognizance of offences Section 41: Indemnity Section 38: Exemption of employer from liability in certain cases Section 42: Leave for person simultane ously engaged in a tea factory and a tea plantation Section 37: Enhanced penalty after previous conviction Section 43: Power to exempt

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