Section 40 of The Central Universities Act, 2009 in hindi — Protection of action taken in good faith

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Official Legislative Text

No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer or other employee of the University for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances.

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Summary

University employees are protected from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith.
This protection covers work done according to the Act, Statutes, or Ordinances.
No legal proceedings can be brought against staff for honest attempts to follow the law.

Practical examples

1A registrar, Mr. Khanna, denies a student admission because they did not meet the legal criteria. The student cannot sue Mr. Khanna personally for damages because he acted in good faith under the 2009 Act.

2An administrator, Ms. Iyer, implements a new fee structure following official university ordinances. She is protected from being sued by a group of angry parents because her actions were done in pursuance of the Act.

FAQ

1. Can I sue a university officer for a decision I dislike under the Central Universities Act, 2009?

You cannot sue them if they acted in good faith to follow the Central Universities Act, 2009, as protected by Section 40.

2. What does good faith mean in Section 40 of the Central Universities Act, 2009?

Good faith generally refers to an honest intention to follow the rules of the Central Universities Act, 2009, without malice.

3. Are all university employees protected by Section 40 of the Central Universities Act, 2009?

Yes, Section 40 of the Central Universities Act, 2009, protects any officer or other employee of the University.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 40 of the Central Universities Act, 2009, what must be true for an employee to be protected from a lawsuit?

Q2.Which document must an employee be following to receive protection under Section 40 of the Central Universities Act, 2009?

Q3.According to Section 40 of the Central Universities Act, 2009, who can be protected from legal proceedings?

Q4.If an employee acts with bad intentions, can they claim protection under Section 40 of the Central Universities Act, 2009?

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