Chapter 9 · Miscellaneous
Section 35 - Protection of action taken in good faith
No suit lies for acts done in good faith under the ActThis shields the Government, the Board and its people from lawsuits for anything done, or intended to be done, in good faith under the Act.
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This shields the Government, the Board and its people from lawsuits for anything done, or intended to be done, in good faith under the Act. It protects honest official action taken in the course of enforcing the law - not conduct in bad faith.
Key points
- No suit, prosecution or legal proceeding for acts done in good faith under the Act.
- Protects the Government, the Board and its members, officers and employees.
- Covers honest official action, not bad-faith conduct.
Official section text
Section 35. Protection of action taken in good faith.
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Central Government, the Board, its Chairperson and any Member, officer or employee thereof for anything which is done or intended to be done in good faith under the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder.