Section 11
Cognizance of offences.
The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
About this Act
An Act to provide, in the interest of the general public, for the control of the production, supply and distribution of, and trade and commerce, in certain commodities.
No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under
this Act except on a report in writing of the facts constituting such offence made by a person who is a
public servant as defined in section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of I860) 1[or any person
aggrieved or any recognised consumer association, whether such person is a member of that
association or not].
2[Explanation.--For the purposes of this section and section 12AA, "recognised consumer association" means a voluntary consumer association registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) or any other law for the time being in force.]
2[Explanation.--For the purposes of this section and section 12AA, "recognised consumer association" means a voluntary consumer association registered under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) or any other law for the time being in force.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 73 of 1986, s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-5-1987).
2. Added by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-5-1987).
2. Added by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-5-1987).