sec.14Functions of Deputy Chief Magistrate

### sec.14 Functions of Deputy Chief Magistrate A Deputy Chief Magistrate— in addition to exercising functions as a magistrate, must exercise such other functions as the Chief Magistrate directs; and if the magistrate is nominated under section 12 (2) (g) , may act as the Chief Magistrate during— a vacancy in the office; or any period when the Chief Magistrate is absent from duty or from the State or is, for any other reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. s 14 amd 2000 No. 58 s 2 sch ; 2013 No. 35 s 134 - (a) in addition to exercising functions as a magistrate, must exercise such other functions as the Chief Magistrate directs; and - (b) if the magistrate is nominated under section 12 (2) (g) , may act as the Chief Magistrate during— (i) a vacancy in the office; or (ii) any period when the Chief Magistrate is absent from duty or from the State or is, for any other reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. - (i) a vacancy in the office; or - (ii) any period when the Chief Magistrate is absent from duty or from the State or is, for any other reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. - (i) a vacancy in the office; or - (ii) any period when the Chief Magistrate is absent from duty or from the State or is, for any other reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.