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Section 16, Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 [S2D-J82]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 June 1888.

In Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 [A11-WWX]. This text from 7 June 1888. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 16, Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 [S2D-J82]. Machine: S2D-J82.

16. 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, Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 [S2DHTF] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Corporation" means the Municipal Corporation established under this Act

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