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Section 46 of The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 in hindi

The Chairperson, members, officers and other employees of Authority and Appellate Authority 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).

Summary

It declares that the Chairperson, members, officers, and other employees of the Authority are public servants.
It also designates the officers and employees of the Appellate Authority as public servants when performing their duties.
It specifies that these individuals are public servants within the meaning of Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.

Practical examples

1In May 2026, an inspector named Anil working for the Warehousing Authority goes to inspect a registered cold storage unit. The warehouse manager attempts to offer him a cash bribe to hide a safety violation. Because Anil is deemed a public servant under Section 46, this action is treated as bribing a public servant, and Anil faces strict anti-corruption laws if he accepts it.

2Geeta is a member of the Appellate Authority hearing an appeal against a warehouse license cancellation. A warehouse operator makes threats against her to force a favorable decision. Since Geeta is a public servant under Section 46 when acting under this law, the operator can be charged with threatening and obstructing a public servant in their duty.

FAQ

1. Who is considered a public servant under Section 46 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007?

Under Section 46 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007, the Chairperson, members, officers, and other employees of both the Authority and the Appellate Authority are deemed to be public servants.

2. Which specific section of the Indian Penal Code defines public servants under Section 46 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007?

Under Section 46 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007, the officials are deemed public servants within the meaning of Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, Act 45 of 1860.

3. When does the public servant status apply to officials under Section 46 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007?

Under Section 46 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007, the status applies when these individuals are acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act.

4. Are employees of the Appellate Authority also deemed public servants under Section 46 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007?

Yes, under Section 46 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007, the public servant status explicitly applies to the Chairperson, members, officers, and employees of both the Authority and the Appellate Authority.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 46 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007, what is the legal status of the officers and employees of the Authority?

Q2.Under Section 46 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007, which Penal Code section defines the status of the Chairperson and members of the Authority?

Q3.Under Section 46 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007, whose employees are deemed to be public servants when acting under the Act?

Q4.Under Section 46 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007, when are the designated individuals considered public servants?

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