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(1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979, every offence under this Part of this Act shall be
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(2) Where a power is conferred or a duty imposed, by the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979, on a Magistrate in respect of an offence triable by the High Court, such power or duty shall, in relation to an offence under this Part of this Act, be exercised and performed by the Magistrate's Court of Colombo. |
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