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Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2) of Section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974), a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class shall be empowered to impose a fine which may extend to two lakh rupees for the offences punishable under this Act. Inserted by Act 16 of 2018, w.e.f. 08/12/2017.