(1) Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 139, the Magistrate may-
(a) furnish such person with such written instructions as may seem necessary for his guidance;
(b) declare by whom the whole or any part of the necessary expenses of the local investigation shall be paid.
(2) The report of such person may be read as evidence in the case.
(3)
Where the Magistrate summons and examines an expert under section 139, the
Magistrate may direct by whom the costs of such summoning and examination shall
be paid.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
131 CrPC Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly
132 CrPC Protection against prosecution for acts done under preceding sections
133 CrPC Conditional order for removal of nuisance
134 CrPC Service or notification of order
135 CrPC Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause
136 CrPC Consequences of his failing to do so
137 CrPC Procedure where existence of public right is denied
138 CrPC Procedure where he appears to show cause
139 CrPC Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
140 CrPC Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc