Section 55, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26-DNW]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 2 May 2013.

In National Food Security Act, 2013 [A11-GNT]. This text from 2 May 2013. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 55, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26-DNW]. Machine: S26-DNW.

55. 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 Food Authority 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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food: Section 2, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26C0Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "food" means any substance, whether processed, partially processed or unprocessed, which is intended for human consumption

food: 8 more definitions.

Food Authority: Section 2, National Food Security Act, 2013 [S26C0Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Food Authority" means the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India established under section 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006)

Food Authority: 7 more definitions.

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