Time limit for prosecutions. ~Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act; no — THE FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS ACT, 2006

Time limit for prosecutions. ~Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act; no

77. Time limit for prosecutions. ~Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act; no court shall take cognizance of an offence under this Act after the expiry of the period of one year from the date of commission of an offence: Provided that the Commissioner of Food Safety may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, approve prosecution within an extended period of up to three years 3 6

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