Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no court shall take
cognizance of an offence under this Act after the expiry of the period of one year from the date of
commission of an offence:
Provided that the Commissioner of Food Safety may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, approve prosecution within an extended period of up to three years.
Provided that the Commissioner of Food Safety may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, approve prosecution within an extended period of up to three years.