Section 16 of The Textiles Committee Act, 1963
Officers and employees of the Committee to be public servants.
All officers and employees of the Committee shall, while acting or purporting to act in pursuance of the provisions of this Act or of any rule or regulation made thereunder, be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Summary
- All officers and employees of the Textiles Committee are legally considered public servants.
- This status applies while they are performing, or intending to perform, their duties under this Act, or its rules and regulations.
- The term "public servant" is defined by reference to Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
- Because they are public servants acting under the law, they receive legal protection under Section 21 of this Act for actions done in good faith.
- No lawsuit, criminal prosecution, or other legal proceedings can be brought against them for things done or intended to be done in good faith while executing their official duties.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Are Committee employees considered private sector employees?
No, under the law, all officers and employees of the Committee are legally considered public servants.
2. What law defines what a "public servant" is?
They are deemed public servants within the meaning of Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
3. Can I sue an inspector who rejects my fabric?
If the inspector acted in good faith while performing their duties under the Act, Section 21 protects them, and no lawsuit or legal proceeding can be filed against them.
4. Does the "public servant" status apply when they are off duty?
No, it applies specifically while they are acting or purporting to act in pursuance of the provisions of the Act, its rules, or regulations.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 16 of The Textiles Committee Act, 1963, what legal status is given to all officers and employees of the Committee while performing their official duties?
2.Under Section 16 of The Textiles Committee Act, 1963, which specific code defines the powers and responsibilities of their status as public servants?
3.How does the public servant status under Section 16 of The Textiles Committee Act, 1963, connect with the protection clause in Section 21 of the same Act?
4.Under Section 16 and Section 21 of The Textiles Committee Act, 1963, what must a manufacturer prove to overcome the legal protection of a Committee officer?