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Section 34, Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 [S1W-K2V]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 16 September 1991 by S.O. 3792(E) [N12-5GT].

In Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 [A11-0TE]. This text from 16 September 1991. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 34, Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 [S1W-K2V]. Machine: S1W-K2V.

34. 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, Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 [S1WJ2Z] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board established under section 5

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