A valid complaint for cognizance under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 must…
The second proviso to PMLA s.45(1) bars cognizance of an offence under s.4 "except upon a complaint in writing made by" the Director or an officer of the Central or a State…
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A valid complaint for cognizance under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 must be filed by:
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Correct answer C
The second proviso to PMLA s.45(1) bars cognizance of an offence under s.4 "except upon a complaint in writing made by" the Director or an officer of the Central or a State Government authorised in writing by the Central Government. A police officer or prosecutor cannot file it on his own.