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Section 17, Karnataka Money Lenders Act, 1961 [S2F-MV9]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 17 July 1961 by No. 250/1961 [N12-SVK].

In Karnataka Money Lenders Act, 1961 [A11-YXQ]. This text from 17 July 1961. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 17, Karnataka Money Lenders Act, 1961 [S2F-MV9]. Machine: S2F-MV9.

17. 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 Registrar 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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Registrar: Section 2, Karnataka Money Lenders Act, 1961 [S2FMC2] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Registrar" means the Registrar appointed under this Act

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