Notwithstanding anything contained in
1[section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974),] it shall be lawful for a
2[Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate] to pass any sentence authorised by or under this
Act on any person convicted of an offence under this Act or any rule or regulation thereunder.
1. Subs. by Act 12 of 1983, s. 17 and the Schedule, for "section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898)" (w.e.f. 18-5-1983).
2. Subs. by s. 17 and the Schedule, ibid., for "presidency magistrate or a magistrate of the first class" (w.e.f. 18-5-1983).