Magistrate's power to impose enhanced penalties

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, it shall be lawfully for any magistrate of the First Class to pass any sentences authorized by this Act except any sentence under section 65A in excess of his powers under section 32 of the said Code, provided that the fine shall not exceed three thousand rupees. (2) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall apply for trials of the offences under section 65A.