Section 19
Cognizance and trial of offences.
The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981
About this Act
An Act to provide for the regulation of fishing by foreign vessels in certain maritime zones of India and for matters connected therewith.
(1) 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 an
authorised officer.
(2) No Court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act.
(2) No Court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence under this Act.