OFFENCES TO BE COGNIZABLE Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
2 of 1974), every offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable27[and non bail able]. SECTION 10AA: POWER TO ARREST Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), no officer below the rank of an officer in charge of a police station or any police officer authorised by him in this behalf in writing, shall arrest any person accused of committing an offence punishable under this Act.]