(7) The Central Government may, from to time to time, issue to the Authority such directions as it may think necessary in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality.
(2) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions, the Authority shall, in exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time:
Provided that the Authority shall, as far as practicable, be given an opportunity to express its views before any direction is given under this sub-section.
(3) The decision of the Central Government whether a question is one of policy or not shall be final.
SEC, 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 9 45 of 1860.
26. 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 Ordinance to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.
Members, officers and employees of Authority to be public servants.
27. No civil court shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter which the Authority is empowered by or under this Ordinance to determine.
Bar of jurisdiction.
28. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Central Government or the Authority or any officer of Central Government or any member, officer or other employees of the Authority for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Ordinance or the rules or regulations made thereunder.
Protection of action taken in good faith.
29. If any person violates directions of the Authority such person shall be punished in the case of first offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees or with both and in case of a second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees for each day of default.
Penalty for contravention of directions of Authority.