Section 49. Prosecution of offences

49. Prosecution of offences. —No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except with the previous sanction of the Central Government or the authority notified by the Central Government, in the Official Gazette, to be competent to sanction prosecution of the offences under this Act. 49. Delegates of States Parties, together with their alternates and advisers, representatives appointed to the Executive Council together with their alternates and advisers, the Director-General and the staff of the Organization shall enjoy such privileges and immunities as are necessary in the independent exercise of their functions in connection with the Organization. 49. The representatives of the inspected State Party shall have the right to observe all verification activities carried out by the inspection team. 49. The detailed facility agreement for each chemical weapons production facility shall specify: - (a) Detailed on-site inspection procedures, which may include: - (i) Visual examinations; (ii) Checking and servicing of seals and other agreed devices; and - (iii) Obtaining and analysing samples; (b) Procedures for using tamper-indicating seals and other agreed equipment to prevent the undetected reactivation of the facility, which shall specify: - (i) The type, placement, and arrangements for installation; and - (ii) The maintenance of such seals and equipment; and - (c) Other agreed measures. 49. The inspected State Party shall make every reasonable effort to demonstrate to the inspection team that any object, building, structure, container or vehicle to which the inspection team has not had full access, or which has been protected in accordance with paragraph 48, is not used for purposes related to the possible non-compliance concerns raised in the inspection request.