The Biological Diversity Act 2002
Section 61. Cognizance of offences
No Court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint made by– (a) the Central Government or any authority or officer authorized in this behalf by that Government; or (b) any benefit claimer who has given notice of not less than thirty days in the prescribed manner, of such offence and of his intention to make a complaint, to the Central Government or the authority or officer authorized as aforesaid.
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