159. (1) Where the Magistrate directs a local investigation by any person under section 158, 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 158,
the Magistrate may direct by whom the costs of such summoning and
examination shall be paid.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 151 Protection against prosecution for acts done under sections 148, 149 and 150
Section 152 Conditional order for removal of nuisance
Section 153 Service or notification of order
Section 154 Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause
Section 155 Penalty for failure to comply with section 154
Section 156 Procedure where existence of public right is denied
Section 158 Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert
Section 159 Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc
Section 160 Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience