than the one provided thereunder. The compliance is mandatory, failing which a Court cannot take cognizance under Section 196 of CrPC, 1989. 16.Section 196-A of CrPC, 1989 only deals with specified classes of criminal conspiracy for the purpose of prosecution. Section 120-B of RPC, 1989 deals with an offence pertaining to conspiracy, which is pari materia to Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Sub-section (1) of Section 196-A of CrPC, 1989 speaks of the object of the conspiracy qua an illegal act other than an offence, a legal act by illegal means, or an offence to which Section 196 of CrPC, 1989 applies. For taking cognizance of such an offence, a complaint can only be made either by an order of the Government, or under its authority, or by an officer empowered by it. In 7the case of Section 196-A of CrPC, 1989, cognizance of a complaint can be taken by a Court only after satisfying itself of the due compliance of sub-section (1) of Section 196-A of CrPC, 1989 with respect