Indian Post Office Act, 1898
72. Authority for prosecutions under certain sections of
Act
No Court shall take
cognizance of an offence punishable under any of the provisions of sections 51,
53, 54, clauses (a) and (b), 55, 56, 58, 59, 61, 64, 65, 66 and 67 of this Act,
unless upon complaint made by order of, or under authority from, the Director
General or a Post Master General.