If any Magistrate, not being empowered by law in this behalf, does any of the following things, namely:—

   (a)  attaches and sells property under section 83;

   (b)  issues a search-warrant for a document, parcel or other things in the custody of a postal or telegraph authority;

   (c)  demands security to keep the peace;

   (d)  demands security for good behaviour;

   (e)  discharges a person lawfully bound to be of good behaviour;

   (f)  cancels a bond to keep the peace;

   (g)  makes an order for maintenance;

   (h)  makes an order under section 133 as to a local nuisance;

   (i)  prohibits, under section 143, the repetition or continuance of a public nuisance;

   (j)  makes an order under Part C or Part D of Chapter X;

   (k)  takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 190;

   (l)  tries an offender;

   (m)  tries an offender summarily;

   (n)  passes a sentence, under section 325, on proceedings recorded by another Magistrate;

   (o)  decides an appeal;

   (p)  calls, under section 397, for proceedings; or

   (q)  revises an order passed under section 446, his proceedings shall be void.