Chapter XII - Miscellaneous
Section 88
Section 88: Protection of action taken in good faith
Good-faith action under the Act receives the protection stated in section 88.
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Statutory text
Bare law
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Central Government, the State Government, the Food Authority and other bodies constituted under this Act or any officer of the Central Government, the State Government or any member, officer or other employee of such Authority and bodies or any other officer acting under this Act for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules or regulations made thereunder.
Key takeaways
Core rule
Good-faith action under the Act receives the protection stated in section 88.
Practical check
Identify the actor, statutory basis and good-faith facts; the provision does not say every act of an official is protected.
Scope and operation
The protection covers the named governments, authorities, bodies and officers for acts done or intended in good faith under the Act, rules or regulations.
Applying the section
Identify the actor, statutory basis and good-faith facts; the provision does not say every act of an official is protected.
Official sources
Read the consolidated Act with the enacted and commenced amendments applicable to this section.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026