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OPID Act

Overview
  • 1Short title, extent and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Attachment of properties on default of return of deposit
  • 4Competent Authority
  • 5Report and return by Financial Establishment
  • 6Default in Repayment of deposits and interests honouring the commitment
  • 7Compounding of offence
  • 8Designated Court
  • 9Powers of Designated Court regarding attachment, sale, etc
  • 10Attachment of property of malafide transferees
  • 11Security in lieu of attachment
  • 12Administration of property attached
  • 13Appeal
  • 14Special Public Prosecutor
  • 15Procedure and powers of Designated Court regarding offences
  • 16Act to override other laws
  • 17Protection of action taken in good faith
  • 18Power to make rules
  • 19Power to remove difficulties
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OPID Act 17

Section 17 · Protection of action taken in good faith

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- No suit or other proceedings shall lie against the Government or the Competent Authority or an officer or employee of the Government for anything which is, in good faith, done or intended to be done under this Act.

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