Computer Crime Act, No. 24 of 2007 9 (4) An order under subsection (1) for the payment of compensation in favour of any person shall not debar or prejudice any right of that person to a civil remedy for the recovery of damages : Provided however that the time limit specified in the Prescription Ordinance (Chapter 68) for the commencement of any action relating to a civil remedy, shall, for the purposes of this Act, be computed only from the date on which an order under subsection (1) is made. PART II INVESTIGATIONS 15. Except as otherwise provided by this Act, all offences under this Act shall be investigated, tried or otherwise dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979. 16. Every offence under this Act shall be a cognizable offence within the meaning of, and for the purpose of, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979. 17. (1) The Minister in charge of the subject of Science and Technology may, in consultation with the Minister in charge of the subject of Justice, appoint by Order puiblished in the Gazette any public officer having the required qualification and experience in electronic engineering or software technology (hereinafter referred to as“an expert”) to assist any police officer in the investigation of an offence under this Act. (2) For the purposes of this section “expert” includes- (a) any member of the staff of any University who possesses the prescribed qualification and, who is nominated by the Vice-Chancellor of the relevant University ; Offences under this Act to be investigated under the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Offence under the Act to be cognizable offence. Appointment of a panel of experts.