Section 16: Cognizance of offences — Esso Undertakings (Vesting) Act, 1976

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16. Cognizance of offences.— Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898), no court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint in writing made by or under the authority of the Federal Government.

Effective date: 1976-01-01

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