Section 17 of BNSS : Section 17: Subordination of Executive Magistrates.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: In a district in Maharashtra, there are several Executive Magistrates handling various administrative and law enforcement duties. One of the Executive Magistrates, Mr. Sharma, is responsible for overseeing public safety in a particular sub-division.

Application of Section 17:

  • Mr. Sharma is subordinate to the District Magistrate, Ms. Verma.
  • Additionally, Mr. Sharma is also subordinate to the Sub-divisional Magistrate, Mr. Rao, who oversees the entire sub-division.
  • Ms. Verma, the District Magistrate, issues a special order directing all Executive Magistrates, including Mr. Sharma, to prioritize cases related to public health emergencies due to a recent outbreak of dengue fever.
  • Mr. Sharma must follow this order and allocate his resources accordingly, as he is under the general control of both the District Magistrate and the Sub-divisional Magistrate.

Example 2:

Scenario: In a district in Uttar Pradesh, the District Magistrate, Mr. Singh, notices that there is an uneven distribution of workload among the Executive Magistrates. Some are overwhelmed with cases, while others have relatively fewer responsibilities.

Application of Section 17:

  • Mr. Singh, the District Magistrate, decides to make new rules to ensure a more balanced distribution of work.
  • He issues a rule that all Executive Magistrates must submit a weekly report of their pending cases and current workload.
  • Ba...

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