September 12, 2026

Section 77 – Food Safety and Standards Act: Time Limit for Prosecutions

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 — back to Table of Contents

Section 77. Time limit for prosecutions

No court shall take cognizance of an offence under this Act after the expiry of one year from the date of commission of the offence. The Commissioner of Food Safety may, for reasons recorded in writing, approve prosecution within an extended period of up to three years.