Section 149: Cognizance of offences

Q: What does Section 149 of The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act (TMSCHSA) deal with?

Section 149 TMSCHSA pertains to "Cognizance of offences". It is part of the The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 149 of The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act (TMSCHSA) governs cognizance of offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 149 TMSCHSA still in force?

Yes, Section 149 of the The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 149 TMSCHSA?

धारा 149 TMSCHSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 149 of the The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act. Section 149 of The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act (TMSCHSA) governs cognizance of offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 149 TMSCHSA?

Dhara 149 TMSCHSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 149 of the The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 149 of The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act (TMSCHSA) governs cognizance of offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 149 of The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act?

Cite as: "Section 149, The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act (TMSCHSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act, § 149 (India).

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(1)

No Court inferior to that of a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the First class shall try any offence under this Act.

(2)

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), it shall be lawful for a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the First Class to pass a sentence of fine on any person convicted of an offence under clause (c) of subsection (1) of Section 147 as provided under Section 148, in excess of his powers under Section 32 of that Code.

(3)

No prosecution under this Act shall be lodged, except with the previous sanction of the State Government in the case of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 147, and of the Registrar in the case of any other offence under this Act. Such sanction shall not be given, except after hearing the party concerned, by an officer authorised in this behalf, by the State Government by a general or special order.