Section 21, Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Act, 1994 [S1Y-81E]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 13 June 1994.

In Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Act, 1994 [A11-31H]. This text from 13 June 1994. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 21, Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Act, 1994 [S1Y-81E]. Machine: S1Y-81E.

21. 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 Corporation 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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Corporation: Section 2, Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Act, 1994 [S1Y7E9] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Corporation" means the Municipal Corporation established under section 3

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