Section 14 of The Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873
Protection of action taken in good faith.
No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the 1[Authorised Officer] or any other officer of the 2[Central Government] in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.
Summary
- This rule protects government workers from being taken to court for doing their jobs.
- The protection applies to the Authorised Officer and any other officer of the Central Government.
- An officer is only protected if they act in good faith.
- The rule also protects officers for actions they intended to do in good faith under this law.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I sue an officer if they purposefully steal from my account?
Yes, because stealing is not an action done in good faith.
2. Does this law protect private citizens who make mistakes?
No, it only protects the Authorised Officer or officers of the Central Government.
3. What does acting in good faith mean here?
It means the person was acting honestly and with good intentions, even if they accidentally made a mistake.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 14 of The Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873, who is protected from legal proceedings?
2.Under Section 14 of The Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873, what is the main condition for an officer to be protected from a lawsuit?
3.Under Section 14 of The Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873, what happens if an officer intends to act properly under the law but fails?
4.Under Section 14 of The Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873, what types of legal actions are blocked against protected officers?
5.Under Section 14 of The Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873, what law must the good faith action be connected to for the officer to be protected?