Protection of action taken in good faith
Section 16 of the Passports Act, 1967 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Government or any officer or authority for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act. The Act came into force on 24 Jun 1967.
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Government or any officer or authority for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.
Section 16, The Passports Act, 1967 (Act 15 of 1967).
Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Passports Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Passports Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Government or any officer or authority for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Passports 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: Passports Act 1967 16, section 16 Passports Act 1967, section 16 of the Passports Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 16 of the Passports Act come into force?
Section 16 of the Passports Act, cited as Passports Act 1967 16, came into force on 24 Jun 1967, having been enacted on 24 Jun 1967. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 10. Variation, impounding and revocation of passports and travel documents872 words
- 24. Power to make rules495 words
- 5. Applications for passports, travel documents, etc, and orders thereon457 words
- 6. Refusal of passports, travel documents, etc441 words
- 12. Offences and penalties349 words
- 11. Appeals310 words
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