Section 14 of BNSS : Section 14: Executive Magistrates.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Appointment of Executive Magistrates in a District

Context: The State Government of Maharashtra decides to appoint Executive Magistrates in the district of Pune.

Application:

1. The State Government appoints Mr. A, Mr. B, and Ms. C as Executive Magistrates for Pune district.
2. Among them, Mr. A is appointed as the District Magistrate of Pune.
3. The State Government also appoints Mr. B as an Additional District Magistrate, giving him specific powers to oversee law and order in the district.

Outcome: Mr. A, as the District Magistrate, has the primary responsibility for the executive administration of Pune district. Mr. B, as the Additional District Magistrate, assists Mr. A and has certain powers delegated to him by the State Government.

Example 2:

Scenario: Temporary Succession of District Magistrate's Office

Context: The District Magistrate of Jaipur, Mr. D, retires, and the position becomes temporarily vacant.

Application:

1. Ms. E, an officer in the district administration, temporarily takes over the executive administration of Jaipur district.
2. Pending the State Government's orders, Ms. E exercises all the powers and performs all the duties of the District Magistrate as per the Sanhita.

Outcome: Ms. E ensures the continuity of administration in Jaipur district until the State Government appoints a new District Magistrate.

Example 3:

Scenario: Appointment of Sub-divisional Magistrate

Context: The State Government of Karnataka decides to place an Executive Magistrate in charge of a sub-division in Bangalore district.

Application:

1. The State Government appoints Mr. F as the Sub-divisional Magistrate for the Whitefield sub-division in Bangalore.
2. Mr. F is responsible for the executive administration of the Whitefield sub-division and reports to the District Magistrate of Bangalore.

Outcome: Mr. F manages the day-to-day administration and law and order in the Whitefield sub-division, ensuring effective governance at the sub-divisional level.

Example 4:

Scenario: Delegation of Powers to Commissioner of Police

Context: The State Government of Tamil Nadu decides to confer certain powers of an Executive Magistrate to the Commissioner of Police in Chennai.

Application:

1. The State Government issues a special order conferring the powers of an Executive Magistrate to the Commissioner of Police, Mr. G, in Chennai.
2. Mr. G now has the authority to exercise certain executive powers, such as issuing orders for maintaining public peace and safety, which are typically vested in an Executive Magistrate.

Outcome: Mr. G, as the Commissioner of Police, can now perform additional duties to maintain law and order in Chennai, enhancing the efficiency of the police administration.