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Section 36, Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 [S2D-D01]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 17 January 1877 by No. 1658/1877 [N12-Q4N].

In Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 [A11-WQB]. This text from 17 January 1877. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 36, Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 [S2D-D01]. Machine: S2D-D01.

36. 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, Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 [S2DBY0] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board constituted under this Act

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