Section 25: Jurisdiction of District Magistrate
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25. Jurisdiction of District Magistrate
Notwithstanding section 114 of the Courts Act, a District Magistrate shall
have jurisdiction to try all offences under this Act and may impose all fines
or penalties provided by this Act.
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- Can a District Magistrate try offences and impose fines under this Act?