SECTION 135

(1) (a) matters shall be brought to the State Counsel either by way of: - a written information; - a written or oral complaint; or - a written report by a competent authority. (b) He may also be seized of his own motion. (2) Any person who has knowledge of an offence classified as a felony or misdemeanour shall directly and immediately inform either the State Counsel or any judicial police officer or in their absence, any administrative authority of the locality. (3) Any administrative authority so informed shall be bound to bring such information to the knowledge of the nearest State Counsel or judicial police officer. (4) (a) When the written or oral report is made by the victim of the offence, it shall be considered as a complaint. If it is made by a third party, it shall be considered as information. (b) Information and complaints shall not be subjected to any formalities or fiscal stamps. The authorities referred to in sub-section (2) shall be bound to receive the information or complaints. (5) Any public servant as defined under section 131 of the Penal Code, who in the exercise of ,his duties has knowledge of a felony or a misdemeanour, shall be bound to inform the State Counsel and shall forward to him any document relating thereof.