Power of Magistrate to pass sentences under this Act.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (II of 1974), it shall be lawful for a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class to pass on any person convicted of any offence under this Act a sentence of imprisonment or of fine or both as provided in the relevant section of this Act, in excess of his powers under section 27 of the said Code].