Section 41 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005
No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any officer or other employee of the University for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances.
Summary
- University officers and employees cannot be sued or face legal proceedings for doing their assigned jobs.
- This legal protection only applies if the employee acted in good faith (meaning honestly and with good intentions).
- The action taken must be connected to carrying out the rules of the Act, the Statutes, or the Ordinances.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I sue a university employee if they make a decision I dislike?
Not if they made the decision in good faith while following the university's laws and rules.
2. What does "good faith" mean here?
It means the person acted honestly and intended to follow the Act, Statutes, or Ordinances, rather than acting out of malice or corruption.
3. Does this protect employees who break the law on purpose?
No, actions not done in good faith or not following the university's provisions are not protected.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 41 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005, what is the key requirement for an employee to be protected from legal proceedings?
Q2.Under Section 41 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005, who is granted protection from suits or legal proceedings?
Q3.Under Section 41 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005, what kind of action is barred against employees acting in good faith?
Q4.Read Section 41 alongside Section 37 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005. If an officer calculates a retiring employee's pension fund incorrectly but does so honestly based on a misreading of the complex Statutes, are they protected from being sued?