Maharashtra · Act 22 of 1951

Section 53 — District Magistrate to discharge function under orders of State Government.

The Maharashtra Police Act.

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53. 1[District Magistrate] to discharge functions under orders of State Government.- The 2[District Magistrate], shall discharge his functions under sections 51 and 52 subject to any general or special orders of the State Government in this behalf.

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1. These words were substituted for the words "Chief Presidency Magistrate or the District Magistrate," by Mah. 2 of 2009, s. 4 (ii).

2. These words were substituted for the words "Chief Presidency Magistrate or District Magistrate, as the case may be," by Mah. 2 of 2009, s. 4 (i).

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