The Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971

Section 16 – Protection of action taken in good faith

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

16. Protection of action taken in good faith

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government or the 1 [statutory authority] or the appellate officer or the estate officer in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act or of any rules or orders made thereunder.

1. Subs. by Act 61 of 1980, s. 2, for "corporate authority" (w.e.f. 20-121980).

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