The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 · IX — MISCELLANEOUS

Section 56. Certain persons to be public servants

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

CHAPTER IX MISCELLANEOUS — 55. Protection of action taken in good faith. No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act. 56. Certain persons to be public servants .—Every person appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

Source: India Code