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5. Cognizance of and trial of offence.—

(1) No Court other than the Court of a Magistrate of the First Class shall take cognizance of, or try, an offence under this Act.

(2) No prosecution for an offence under sub-section (2) of section 4 shall be instituted except with the written consent of the Deputy Commissioner, having jurisdiction over the local area.

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