Section 36: Restriction on disclosure of information. -

(1) Save as otherwise provided under this Act, no information with respect to any particular business which, - (a) in the opinion of the Commission is confidential: and (b) has been obtained by the Commission under or by virtue of any of the provisions of this Act: and (c) relates to the affairs of any individual or to any particular business; shall during the lifetime of that individual or for so long as that particular business continues to be carried on, be disclosed by the Commission without the consent of that individual or the person for the time being carrying on that business. (2) The restriction contained in sub-section (1) shall not apply to any disclosure of information which is made, - (a) for the purpose of facilitating the carrying out by the State Government of any of its functions under a statute: (b) for the purpose of facilitating the carrying out by the Central Government of any of its duties or functions under any Central legislation: (c) for the purpose of facilitating the Accountant General, Rajasthan to carry-out his duties and functions under this Act; (d) for the purpose of enabling or assisting any competent person to cariy-out functions under the enactment relating to insolvency: (e) in connection with the investigation of any criminal Offence or for the purpose of any criminal proceedings: or (f) for the purpose of any civil proceedings brought under or by virtue of this Act, or any other State or Central legislation to which the information is directly relevant. (3) The restrictions contained in sub-section (1) do not apply to the disclosure of any information relating to public Domain.