Section 10Magistrate to report after enquiry

s. 10

10. Magistrate to report after enquiry If, after the enquiry under section 8, the Magistrate is of opinion,- (a) that a prima facie case has not been made out in support of such requisition, for surrender of the fugitive offender, he shall discharge the fugitive offender and make a report to that effect to the Government; (b) that a prima facie case has been made out in support of such requisition, he shall- (i) report the result of his enquiry to the Government; (ii) forward, together with such report, any written statement which the fugitive offender may desire to submit for the consideration of the Government; and (iii) subject to any provision relating to bail, commit the fugitive offender to prison to await the orders of the Government.