(b) “Charge” includes any head of charge when the charge contains more heads than one; (c) “Complaint” means the allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate with a view to his taking action under this Code that some person whether known or unknown has committed an offence, but it does not include a police report; (d) “Court” Except where otherwise expressly stated the word “Court” means a Court established under this Code; (e) “Inquiry” includes every inquiry (other than a trial) conducted under this Code by a Magistrate or Court but does not include an investigation conducted under Chapter XV by a Magistrate as provided in section 138; (f) “Investigation” includes all proceedings under Chapter XV or section 138 for the collection of evidence; (g) “The Local Limits of Jurisdiction” of a Magistrate or Court means the local limits of Region, County or Payam in which the Magistrate or Court ordinarily exercises his or its functions, but a Magistrate except in so far as his powers are limited by the terms of his appointment or otherwise may exercise his powers in any part of the New Sudan in which he happens to be; (h) “Officer in Charge of a Police Station”, means the policeman for the time being in charge of the police station; (i) “Pleader” means any person authorized under section 210 to act as a pleader in a criminal proceeding; (j) “Policeman” means any member of the police force of whatever rank. (k) “Chief” includes any chief, sub-chief or headman of a Village or Boma Payam or of any town, and any other person by whatever title known, and shall be appointed by the Government to perform functions similar to those of a policeman. (1) “Take Cognizance” means take notice in an official capacity. (2) “Illegal Omissions” Words which refer to acts done shall include illegal omissions. (3) “Words to have same meaning as in Penal Code” All words and expressions used and defined in the Penal Code shall have the meanings attributed to them by that Code. 6. Powers of Acting Officials. All the powers and duties vested in any person under this Code by virtue of his office may be exercised and performed by any person temporarily officiating in such office during a vacancy or in the absence or incapacity of the holder of the office. 7. Delegation of powers by the Chairman. The Chairman may by order signed by him delegate all or any of the powers reserved to him under this Code and subject to any restriction or modification and either generally or in any particular case or classes of cases, to any person or persons whether he considers fit and proper. 2