Section 7: Cognizance of offences. No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under — Medical and Dental Degrees Ordinance, 1982

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7. Cognizance of offences. No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Ordinance except upon a complaint made by the Secretary of the Medical and Dental Council or any person authorised by the Secretary and notified in the official Gazette.

Effective date: 1982-01-01

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