Section 13A. Power of Magistrate to pass sentences under this Act.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (II of 1974), it shall be lawful for a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class to pass on any person convicted of any offence under this Act a sentence of imprisonment or of fine or both as provided in the relevant section of this Act, in excess of his powers under section 27 of the said Code].
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