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[A Judicial Magistrate of the first class] specially empowered in this behalf by the Central Government and a [Metropolitan Magistrate] shall have jurisdiction to make formal investigation into shipping casualties under this Part. Substituted by Act 12 of 1983, Section 17 and Sch., for "A Magistrate of the first class" (w.e.f. 18/05/1983). Substituted by Act 12 of 1983, Section 17 and Sch., for "Presidency Magistrate" (w.e.f. 18/05/1983).