15. Protection of action taken under Act.―(1) No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding
shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in
pursuance of any order made under section 3.
(2) No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Government for any damage caused or
likely to be caused by anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of any
order made under section 3.
1. Subs. by Act 30 of 1974, s. 10, for “the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898)” (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).
2. Subs. by Act 30 of 1974, s. 10, for “or of fine not exceeding two thousand rupees or both” (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).
3. Subs. by s. 10, ibid., for “section 517” (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).
4. The words “of imprisonment or fine” omitted by s. 10, ibid. (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).
5. Subs. by s. 10, ibid., for sub-section (4) (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).
6. Ins by Act 30 of 1974, s. 11 (w.e.f. 22-6-1974).
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