131. Prosecutions
Feedback & supportNo proceedings for an offence punishable under Part VIII, XI or XIII shall be instituted except by or with the sanction of the Public Prosecutor or the Commissioner.
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health appointed under section 3 and includes a Deputy Commissioner of Public Health and an Assistant Commissioner of Public Health appointed under that section;
Any police officer or public officer authorised in writing in that behalf by the Commissioner may conduct any prosecution in respect of any such offence.[134
public officer
“public officer” includes any officer of any statutory board or body who is authorised in writing in that behalf by the Commissioner to carry out all or any of the powers conferred on a public officer by any of the provisions of this Act;