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Notwithstanding anything contained in section 29 of the code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, it shall be lawful for any Metropolitan Magistrate, or Judicial Magistrate of the first class, specially empowered by the State Government in this behalf, to pass a sentence of fine exceeding five thousand rupees on any person convicted of contravening section 3. Protection of action taken under the Act