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64 which constituted the offence was committed with his consent or connivance or that it was attributable to any neglect on his part.

Jurisdiction of court

58. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 68), a District Court shall have jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act (other than the offences under sections 5, 16 and 30) and shall have power to impose the full penalty or punishment in respect of the offence.

Composition of offences

59.—(1) The Director may, in his discretion, compound all offences under this Act, other than the offences specified in the Eighth Schedule, by collecting from a person reasonably suspected of having committed the offence a sum not exceeding—
 * (a) one half of the amount of the maximum fine that is prescribed for the offence; or
 * (b) $5,000,

whichever is the lower.

(2) On payment of such sum of money, no further proceedings shall be taken against that person in respect of such offence.

(3) All sums collected under this section shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund. PART VIII MISCELLANEOUS Appeal to Minister

60.—(1) Any person who is aggrieved by—
 * (a) any refusal of the Director to grant any approval or permit required under this Act;
 * (b) any decision of the Director to suspend or revoke any such approval or permit; or