13. Cognizance of Offence.-
(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence committed by a notary in the exercise or purported exercise of his function under this act save upon complaint in writing made by an officer authorised by the Central Government or State Government by general or special order in this behalf.
(2) No Magistrate other than a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this act.
