Substitution of new section for section 37

For section 37, the following shall be substituted, namely :- “37. In addition to his ordinary powers, the State Government may invest any Magistrate with the powers as specified in the fourth Schedule : Provided that in the case of Judicial Magistrates such powers shall be conferred in consultation with the High Court : Provided further that the State Government may authorize a District Magistrate to invest any Magistrate subordinate to him with any of the powers specified in Part II of the fourth Schedule”.