Section 24. Institution of proceedings

(1) No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act or any rule or order made thereunder except upon a complaint in writing made by the Cane Commissioner or any authority or officer authorised by him in this behalf.

(2) No court inferior to the court of a magistrate of the first class shall take cognizance of, or try, an offence under this Act or any rule or order made thereunder.