The west bengal separation of judicial and executive functions act, 1970
west-bengal · 1970
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- S. 2In sub-scc~ion (2) of section 5
- S. 3Section 3 separates judicial and executive functions in West Bengal courts.
- S. 4Section 4 amends the Sessions divisions to separate judicial and executive functions in West Bengal.
- S. 5Ifany dilficully
- S. 6Section 6 modifies references to Magistrates to Executive Magistrates in specified sections.
- S. 7(1) The Srale of West Bengal shall consist md disvicu
- S. 9—
- S. 11Couds of Magistrales
- S. 12Section 12 empowers the State Government to appoint Executive Magistrates and Judicial Magistrates in districts outside the presidency town.
- S. 13Section 13 substitutes new sections for section 17 in the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1970.
- S. 13ASection 13A allows the High Court to assign and relieve judicial magistrates of sub-divisional judicial duties and delegate its powers to Sessions Judges.
- S. 14Section 14 replaces section 18 to appoint a person for judicial functions in West Bengal.
- S. 15Aftersec~ion 18, thc following seclion shall beinserted, namely:- "SpeciaI I8A
- S. 16Section 16 amends section 21 to transfer approval authority from the State Government to the High Court for certain judicial decisions.
- S. 17(I) All Executive Magistrrrres appointed lion of underseciions 12,13 and i4 sha~l be subordinate lo Magism[=
- S. 17A(1) All Judicial Magismites appointed of Judicial Magismrcs under seclions 12
- S. 17BSection 17B assigns Assistant Sessions Judges to specific Sessions Judges and allows them to distribute judicial work among these judges.
- S. 17CTheHigh Court, andsubject roils control powcrs by nigh Coun
- S. 17DCourts of Sessions and Courts of Courts
- S. 18Section 18 appoints Presidency Magistrates for Calcutta, including a Chief and Additional Chief, from judicial and civil service members.
- S. 19In section 29B
- S. 20Section 20 amends Section 30 to make certain actions punishable under the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1970.
- S. 21In section 32,- (a) in the marginal note
- S. 22Section 22 amends section 33 to replace "Magistrates" with "Judicial Magistrates" in the marginal note and text.
- S. 23ln section 34
- S. 24In cIause (b) of the proviso lo sub-section (2) of section 35, for h e words "a Magistrate", in the two places where h
- S. 25—
- S. 27Section 27 replaces section 38 to control the investigation process in West Bengal.
- S. 28Af~er section 38, thc following section shall beinserted, namely:- ,
- S. 30Section 30 allows the state government to invest certain experienced Judicial Magistrates with trial powers for specific offenses.
- S. 31Section 31 amends section 57 to replace "Magistrate" with "Judicial Magistrate" in two subsections.
- S. 32Section 32 modifies the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act to specify where certain documents should be directed.
- S. 34Section 34 amends section 78 to replace "Sub-divisional Magistrate" with "Sub-divisional Executive Magistrate or Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate".
- S. 35In section 88,- (1) in sub-scclion (21,- (a) after che words "District Magisuate", the words ", Sub
- S. 36Section 36 confers ordinary and additional powers on various judicial and executive magistrates in West Bengal.
- S. 37In addilion to his ordinary powers,- po\rrcrr conrcrnb!~ on Judicial and Enecu~ivc Magishales
- S. 38Section 38 modifies references to specific magistrate titles to reflect the separation of judicial and executive functions.
- S. 38ASection 38A empowers the State Government to delegate judicial powers to certain judicial officers in consultation with the High Court.
- S. 39In section 100, for the words "Magislra~c orlhc first class or Sub- I divisional Magismre"
- S. 40Section 40 amends Section 106 to specify that only Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrates or Judicial Magistrates of the first class can perform certain functions.
- S. 41In section 107,- (I) in sub-section (1)
- S. 42Section 42 changes "Magistrate of the first class" to "Executive Magistrate of the first class" in Section 108.
- S. 43In sec~on 109, for the words "Sub-divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of 111e first class", the words "Sub
- S. 44Section 44 changes "Sub-divisional Magistrate" to "Sub-divisional Executive Magistrate" in West Bengal judicial functions.
- S. 45Section 45 substitutes a new section for section 126 in the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1970.
- S. 46Section 46 amends section 127 to replace "Any Magistrate" with "Any Executive Magistrate, Presidency Magistrate".
- S. 47In section 128, for the words "any Magistrare"
- S. 48Section 48 amends section 129 to replace "Magistrate of the highest rank" with "Executive Magistrate of the highest rank of the Presidency Magistrate".
- S. 49Section 49 modifies references to Magistrates to specifically include Executive Magistrates and Presidency Magistrates.
- S. 50Section 50 modifies references to Sub-divisional Magistrates to Sub-divisional Executive Magistrates in specified sections.
- S. 52Section 52 amends section 144 to replace certain judicial magistrate references with executive magistrate references.
- S. 53Section 53 modifies subsection (I) of section 145 to specify "Executive Magistrate" instead of "Sub-divisional Magistrate" for first-class officials.
- S. 54Section 54 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1970, to replace certain titles of officials.
- S. 55Section 55 changes "Sub-divisional Magistrate" to "Sub-divisional Executive Magistrate" in subsection 1 of section 148.
- S. 56Section 56 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act to replace "Magistrate" with "Judicial Magistrate" in specified subsections.
- S. 57Section 57 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1970, renaming certain magistrates to Judicial Magistrates.
- S. 58Insub-seclion (5)ofseclion 165
- S. 59In sub-seclion(4)ofsecrion 166, for the words "nearest Magistrate", Ihc words "nearesl Judicial Mugislrale" shall bc su
- S. 60Section 60 amends judicial magistrate roles and reporting requirements in West Bengal.
- S. 61Section 61 changes "District Magistrate or Sub-divisional Magistrate" to "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" in subsection 3 of section 170.
- S. 62Section 62 amends section 174 to replace "Sub-divisional Magistrate" with "Sub-divisional Executive Magistrate".
- S. 63Section 63 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1970, to replace certain magistrate titles with "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" or empowered judicial magistrate.
- S. 64Section 64 amends the procedure for sending arrested persons to the Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate in West Bengal.
- S. 65In section 190
- S. 66Section 66 reorganizes and amends the roles and responsibilities of various magistrates in West Bengal, ensuring proper judicial oversight.
- S. 68Section 68 amends section 193 to replace "Magistrate" with "Judicial Magistrate" and adds consultation with the High Court in state government decisions.
- S. 69I n secrion 200, Tor h c words "A Magistrate", thc words "A Judicial Magismre" shall be subs~iluted
- S. 70In sub-section ( I ) of section 202, For [he wards "Any Magistrate"
- S. 72Section 72 amends the authority to commit certain offenses for trial to higher courts.
- S. 73Section 73 amends section 249 to replace certain magistrate titles with Judicial Magistrates for specific functions.
- S. 74Section 74 modifies judicial officer titles and powers in West Bengal, specifying empowered Judicial Magistrates for certain functions.
- S. 75Section 75 amends the act to require consultation with the High Court for conferring powers on benches of judicial magistrates.
- S. 76Section 76 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act to consult the High Court before making certain government decisions.
- S. 77In sub-section (2) of seclion 265, for the words "authorize any Bench of '
- S. 78In section 269
- S. 79Section 79 amends section 337 to replace certain magistrate titles with Judicial Magistrate titles.
- S. 80Section 80 changes the authority responsible for certain judicial functions from the District Magistrate to the Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate.
- S. 81Section 81 amends subsections to replace "District Magistrate" with "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" and "Magistrate" with "Judicial Magistrate".
- S. 82In secuon 347, for he word "Magistrate", whereverit occurs, the words "Judicial Magislrale" shall be substitured
- S. 83Section 83 amends section 348 to replace "Magistrate" with "Judicial Magistrate" in specified parts.
- S. 84Section 84 amends section 349 to replace certain titles with "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" in West Bengal.
- S. 85In section 350A, for h e words "Bcnch of Magisware", the words "Bench of Judicial Magislrales" shall be substituted
- S. 86Section 86 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act to specify "Judicial Magistrate" instead of "Magistrate" in a subsection.
- S. 87Section 87 amends section 357 to require consultation with the High Court for certain State Government actions.
- S. 88In seclion 373
- S. 89Section 89 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1970, to replace "Magistrate" with "Judicial Magistrate" in section 380.
- S. 90In section 387, for he words "Dislticl Magiskate"
- S. 91Inseclion406A,- ( I ) in clause (b), for [he words "the Disuict Magislrale"
- S. 92Section 92 amends section 408 to replace "Magistrate" with "Judicial Magistrate" in specific instances.
- S. 93Section 93 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1970, to replace "any Magistrate" with "any Judicial Magistrate" in a specific provision.
- S. 94Section 94 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1970, to replace "Magistrate of the first class" with "Judicial Magistrate of the first class".
- S. 95In section 413, for the words "District Magistrate or olher Magistrate", the words "a Judicial Magistrare" shall be sub
- S. 96Section 96 modifies section 425 to route certificates through Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate when passed by a Judicial Magistrate.
- S. 971n seclion 428, for rhe word "Magistrale", wherever it occurs, lhe * words "Judicial Magisrrate" shall bc subslimled
- S. 98Section 98 amends judicial and executive magistrate roles, allowing Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrates to examine records and order suspensions.
- S. 100Section 100 replaces "District Magistrate" with "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" in section 437.
- S. 101In suh-seclion (1) ofsec1ion438, the rvords"or Disuic~Magisrra~e" shall be omitted
- S. 102Section 102 establishes the separation of judicial and executive functions in West Bengal's District Courts.
- S. 103Section 103 changes "Magistrate" to "Judicial Magistrate" in specified part of West Bengal's Executive Act.
- S. 104In sub-secdon ( I ) ofsection 476, for 8 c words "Milgisuate of Ihc first Class"
- S. 105In section 478, for Lhe words "a Magistrate", wherever they occur, the words "a Judicial Magistrate" shall be subsrimle
- S. 106In seclion 479
- S. 107In sub-section (I) of section 479A, for the words "Magistrate of -:-the first class", in the two places where they occu
- S. 108Section 108 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1970, to replace certain magistrate titles in a specified subsection.
- S. 109In section 490, ror [he words "any Magistrale", he words "any JudiciaI Magiswlc" shall be substituted
- S. 112In section 505, after sub-section (2)
- S. 116Section 116 changes appeals from District Magistrates to Sessions Judges in West Bengal.
- S. 117Section 117 modifies various sections to clarify the roles and appeals of Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrates in West Bengal.
- S. 120Section 120 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1970 by substituting "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" for "District Magistrate".
- S. 121Section 121 amends section 554 to add a new clause for making rules on control and supervision of magistrates and courts.
- S. 122Section 122 modifies the authority to act as a District Magistrate in West Bengal.
- S. 123Section 123 changes "District Magistrate" to "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" in section 561.
- S. 124Section 124 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act to rename certain officials and add consultation with the High Court.
- S. 125Section 125 modifies judicial authority and consultation with the High Court for certain government decisions.
- S. 126Section 126 amends West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1970, substituting "Judicial Magistrate" for "Magistrate" and "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" for "District Magistrate".
- S. 127For Schedule m, the following Schedule shall be subsdtuled, namely:- "SCHEDULE 111 (See secrion 36
- S. 128For Schedule TV, the lollowing Schedule shall be subslituted, namely:- "SCHEDULE TV (Sre secrjons 37 and 38
- S. 438ASection 438A allows District Magistrates to report or appeal certain orders for revision to the High Court.
- S. 503(14) Power lo apply to Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrarc ro issue commission for examination of wjrness, seclion 505(3
- S. 1888West Bengal, be amended in the manner and to [he exlent specified in the Schedu te
- S. 1898This Act cnme inlo lorn in rhc D i s u i c ~ 01 How& and Burdwan