Section 27 of The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 in hindi
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.
Summary
- Protects people from legal trouble if they carry out their duties honestly.
- Prevents any suit, prosecution, or legal proceeding from being filed against a person for actions done in good faith.
- Applies to actions that were actually done or even those just intended to be done under the law.
- Ensures that officials can perform their roles under the 1957 Act without fear of personal lawsuits for honest mistakes.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does Section 27 of The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, protect me if I make a mistake?
It protects any person from legal proceedings if the mistake was made in good faith while performing duties under the Act.
2. Can a mining company sue a government officer for damages under The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957?
No, Section 27 states that no suit or legal proceeding can be brought against a person for anything done in good faith under this law.
3. What does good faith mean under Section 27 of the 1957 Act?
While the Act does not define it, it generally refers to acting with honest intentions and without a desire to cause wrongful harm.
4. Does Section 27 of The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, cover actions that were only "intended" to be done?
Yes, the protection explicitly covers both things done and things intended to be done in good faith under the Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 27 of The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, what is the primary condition for legal protection?
Q2.Which of these is barred against a person protected by Section 27 of The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957?
Q3.If an officer intends to perform a duty under The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, but the action is never completed, does Section 27 still apply?
Q4.To whom does the protection in Section 27 of The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, apply?