As per Section 6 of Cr.P.C. there are different classes of Magistrates under Code of Criminal Procedure and such Magistrates can be appointed by the Provincial Government in any district whose local areas are defined within which they may exercise all or any of the powers they are invested with under the Code

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Section 164 Cr.P.C. falls in Chapter XIV which encompasses sections 154 to 176 Cr.P.C., it entails steps relating to investigation in which Magistrate performs different functions. As per Section 6 of Cr.P.C. there are different classes of Magistrates under Code of Criminal Procedure and such Magistrates can be appointed by the Provincial Government in any district whose local areas are defined within which they may exercise all or any of the powers they are invested with under the Code. As per Section 12 of Cr.P.C. local limits of their jurisdiction can also be defined which shall extend throughout any district where they are posted. Sessions Judge of the area under Section 17 of Cr.P.C can also frame rules or give special orders consistent with this Code as to the distribution of business among such Magistrates because they are subordinate to the Sessions Judge by virtue of said section.