Section 61. Cognizance of offences

61. Cognizance of offences. —No Court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a[2] [written complaint] made by— 1. Ins. by Act 10 of 2023, s. 40 (w.e.f. 1-4-2024). 2. Subs. by s. 41, ibid ., for "complaint" (w.e.f. 1-4-2024). (a) the Central Government or any authority or officer authorised in this behalf by that Government; or (b)[1] [any person or a benefit claimer] who has given notice of not less than thirty days in the prescribed manner, of such offence and of his intention to make a complaint, to the Central Government or the authority or officer authorised as aforesaid.