1[50A. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act No. V of 1898) or in any other law for the time being in force, the Magistrate shall be competent to pass any sentence and impose any fine authorized by this Act.]
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Section 50A was inserted by section 16 of the Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2006 (Act No. V of 2006)