Special powers of Magistrate

Notwithstanding anything contained in the law relating to Criminal Procedure for the time being in force in the State, it shall be lawful for a judicial magistrate of the First Class to pass a sentence or fine exceeding the pecuniary limits specified in such law or in any other law for the time being in force in the State, for any offence under this Act for which the offenders are convicted under the provisions of this Act or any rule or notification issued thereunder.