Protection Officers and members of service providers to be public servants
Full Text
The Protection Officers and members of service providers, while acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act or any rules or orders made thereunder shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Plain English Summary
Deems Protection Officers and service provider members as public servants under Section 21 of the IPC when discharging duties under the Act.
Key Legal Elements
- Applies to Protection Officers and registered service provider members.
- Status is active when acting or purporting to act under the Act, rules, or orders.
- Deemed to be public servants within the meaning of IPC, 1860 Section 21.
Practical Note
Affords Protection Officers and service providers the legal status, protection, and liabilities of a public servant under the IPC, protecting them from obstruction in discharge of their duties.
हिंदी पाठ
संरक्षण अधिकारी और सेवा प्रदाताओं के सदस्य, जब वे इस अधिनियम के प्रावधानों या उसके अधीन बनाए गए नियमों या आदेशों के अनुसरण में कार्य कर रहे हों या कार्य करने के लिए तात्पर्यित हों, तो उन्हें भारतीय दंड संहिता (1860 का 45) की धारा 21 के अर्थ के भीतर लोक सेवक समझा जाएगा।