No court shall proceed to the trial of any person for an offence
against this Act except with the consent of 1
*** the 2
[District Magistrate].
1. The words "the L.G. or" rep. by the A.O. 1937.
2. Subs. by Act 54 of 2001, s. 3, for "Central Government" (w.e.f. 1-2-2002).