The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
61. Cognizance of
offences.-
No Court shall take
cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint made by-
a.
the
Central Government or any authority or officer authorised in this behalf by
that Government; or
b.
any
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.