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Additional Emoluments (Compulsory Deposit) Act, 1974

Protection of action taken in good faith

In force Act 37 of 1974 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 37 of 1974

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Section 21 of Additional Emoluments (Compulsory Deposit) Act, 1974 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government or any State Government or any officer authorised by the Central or State Government to discharge any functions under this Act, for any loss or damage caused or likely to be caused by anything which Is in good faith done or i

No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government or any State Government or any officer authorised by the Central or State Government to discharge any functions under this Act, for any loss or damage caused or likely to be caused by anything which Is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act or any scheme framed thereunder.

Section 21, Additional Emoluments (Compulsory Deposit) Act, 1974 (Act 37 of 1974).

Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Additional Emoluments (Compulsory Deposit) Act deal with?

Section 21 of the Additional Emoluments (Compulsory Deposit) Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government or any State Government or any officer authorised by the Central or State Government to discharge any functions under this Act, for any loss or damage caused or likely to be caused by anything which Is in good faith done or i

How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Additional Emoluments (Compulsory Deposit) Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Additional Emoluments (Compulsory Deposit) Act 21, section 21 Additional Emoluments (Compulsory Deposit) Act, section 21 of the Additional Emoluments (Compulsory Deposit) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Additional Emoluments (Compulsory Deposit) Act enacted?

Additional Emoluments (Compulsory Deposit) Act was enacted in 1974 as Act 37 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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