Atomic Energy Act, 1962
26. Cognizance of offences
(1) All offences under
this Act shall be cognizable under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, but no
action shall be taken in respect of any person for any offence under this Act
except on the basis of a written complaint made-
(a) in respect of contravention of section 8,
14, or 17 or any rule or order made thereunder , by
the person authorized to exercise powers of entry and inspection;
(b) in respect of any other contravention, by a
person duly authorized to make such, complaints by the Central Government.
(2) Proceedings in
respect of contravention of section 18 shall not be instituted except with the
consent of the Attorney General of India.