Section 26 of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997
All members, officers and other employees of the Authority shall be deemed, when acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Summary
- All members of the Authority are officially deemed to be public servants.
- All officers and other employees of the Authority are also deemed to be public servants.
- This public servant status applies when these individuals act or claim to act under any provision of this law.
- The term public servant has the same meaning as defined in Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.
- The salaries and pensions of these public servants are funded by grants made by the Central Government after Parliament appropriates the money.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How are the salaries of the public servants of the Authority funded under the provisions of the Act?
Under Section 21 of the Act, which is related to the financial provisions for these public servants, the Central Government makes grants of money to the Authority to pay their salaries, allowances, and pensions after due appropriation is made by Parliament.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 26 of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, who among the following is deemed to be a public servant?
Q2.Under Section 26 of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, which of the following laws is used to define the term "public servant"?
Q3.Under Section 26 and Section 21 of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, how must the grants used to pay the salaries and pensions of these public servants be authorized?
Q4.Under Section 26 of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, when does the public servant status apply to a member, officer, or employee of the Authority?