Section 18

The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011Act · 2011

Not in force. The source records this instrument as enacted but not brought into force. It is published for reference.

(1) Where an offence under this Act has been committed by any Department of Government, the Head of the Department shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly unless he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a Department of Government and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable, such officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

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Act	The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011
Section	18
Status	Enacted but not brought into force

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