Section 13Cognizance of offence

s. 13

13. Cognizance of offence [(1) An offence punishable under sub-section (1A) of section 12 shall be cognizable and non-bailable. (2) Subject to sub-section (1), no Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint by the Authorised Officer or the Committee or by a person authorised by the Authorised Officer or the Committee, as the case may be.]

1. 27. Section 13 was substituted by section 9 the Building Construction (Amendment) Act, 1990 (Act No. XXXV of 1990)