.....firm. 20. Cognizance of Offence .- No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except on a report in writing of the facts consisting such offence made by an officer authorized by the government in this behalf. 21. Jurisdiction of criminal Courts :- No court inferior to that of a presidency [magistrate or a magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act. 22. Power to exempt.- Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Government may, subject to such conditions as they deem fit, by notification exempt any private educational institution or class or private educational institutions from all or any of the provisions of this Act or from any rule made under this Act. NOTES S.22: Scope of power of exemption " (1972) 1 MLJ 302; S.22. exemption when can be granted. Ibid 23. Competent authority, etc, to be public servant. - Every authority and every officer duly authorized to discharge any duty imposed on it or him by or under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian penal Code (XLV of 1860). 24. Civil courts not to decide questions under this.....
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