Section 11 of The Acquisition of Certain Area at Ayodhya Act, 1993
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government or the authorised person or any of the officers or other employees of that Government or the authorised person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.
Summary
- This section provides protection of action taken in good faith (meaning done honestly and with sincere intentions).
- No suit (civil lawsuit), prosecution (criminal charges), or other legal proceeding can be started against the Central Government or the authorized person.
- This legal protection also applies to any of the officers or other employees of the Central Government or of the authorized person.
- This protection is only for anything that is done, or intended to be done, in good faith under this Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is protected from lawsuits and criminal cases under Section 11?
The Central Government, the authorized person, and any officers or employees of the Central Government or the authorized person are protected.
2. What does "good faith" mean in this section?
It means doing something honestly, with sincere intentions to follow the law, and without any malicious intent to cause harm or act unfairly.
3. Does this protection cover actions that were planned but not actually finished?
Yes, the section protects officials for anything which is in good faith done or "intended to be done" under this Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Who is NOT explicitly mentioned as being protected under Section 11?
Q2.What kinds of legal actions are blocked by Section 11?
Q3.What is the key requirement for an action to be protected under Section 11?
Q4.If an officer intends to perform a duty in good faith under this Act but the action is not fully completed, are they protected?
Q5.Does Section 11 protect employees of the authorized person?