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Section 52, Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 [S13-19C]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 18 January 1873.

In Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 [A10-4BH]. This text from 18 January 1873. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 52, Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 [S13-19C]. Machine: S13-19C.

52. Cognizance of offences.—(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made by the Board or by an officer authorised by it in this behalf. (2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.

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Board: Section 2, Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 [S12ZQA] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board constituted under section 4

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Section 52, Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 [S13-19C]