Section 20: Cognizance of offences — Karachi Hotels and Lodging-houses (Control) Act, 1950

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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20. Cognizance of offences.___(1) No Court shall take cognizance of an offence under this Act except on a complaint made by the Controller in writing. (2) No court exercising powers inferior to those of a magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act.

Effective date: 1950-01-01

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