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Section 35

Protection of action taken in good faith

Bars suits and prosecutions against the Government, the Board and their officers for acts done in good faith.

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What it says

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No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding lies against the Central Government, the Board, its Chairperson, Members, officers or employees for anything done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act.

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s.25Members and officers to be public servantsTreats the Chairperson, Members, officers and employees of the Board as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.

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