Jurisdiction of Magistrate.

296. Jurisdiction of Magistrate. - Any prosecution under this Act or under any rule, regulation or bye -law made thereunder may, save as therein otherwise provided, be instituted before any Magistr ate, and every fine or penalty imposed under or by virtue of this Act or any rule, regulation or bye -law made thereunder and also all claims to compensation or other expenses for the recovery of which no special provision is otherwise made in this Act, may be recovered on application, to such Magistrate by the distress and sale of any movable property within the limits of his jurisdiction belonging to the person from whom the money is claimed.