Power of Chief Judicial Magistrate:

• After taking cognizance of an offence, the Chief Judicial Magistrate may assign the case for inquiry or trial to any competent Magistrate subordinate to him.

Power of First-Class Magistrates:

• A Magistrate of the First Class, if empowered by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, may also transfer the case.
• The transfer shall be made to a competent Magistrate specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate through a general or special order.

Effect of Transfer:

• The Magistrate to whom the case is transferred shall then conduct the inquiry or trial as per the law.