Section 19 of The Technology Development Board Act, 1995 — Members, officers and employees of the Board to be public servants
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Official Legislative Text
All members, officers and another employees of the Board 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).
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Summary
- All members of the Technology Development Board are considered public servants under this law.
- Every officer and employee working for the Board is also treated as a public servant.
- This status applies whenever they are acting or appearing to act according to the Act.
- The term public servant refers to the definition found in section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
- This provision ensures that Board personnel have the official status required to perform legal and administrative duties.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does this section make Board employees part of the regular civil service?
No, it specifically means they are treated as public servants for the legal purposes defined in the Indian Penal Code while doing their jobs.
2. Does this status follow an employee home after work?
No, the status only applies when they are acting or purporting to act in pursuance of the provisions of the Act.
3. Which specific section of the Indian Penal Code is mentioned?
It refers to section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 19 of The Technology Development Board Act, 1995, which group of people is NOT explicitly deemed to be public servants?
Q2.Section 19 of The Technology Development Board Act, 1995 says people are public servants when acting under the Act, but which other section allows the Government to make rules about the service conditions of these members?
Q3.Under Section 19 of The Technology Development Board Act, 1995, Board members are public servants within the meaning of which other law?