Magistrate's powers to impose enhanced penalties

Magistrate's powers to impose enhanced penalties. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 29 or section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), it shall be lawful for any Magistrate of the first class specially empowered by the State Government in this behalf to pass a sentence of imprisonment or fine authorized by this Act in excess of his powers under the said sections.