The Recovery Of Debts And Bankruptcy Act, 1993 · VI — MISCELLANEOUS

Section 33. Protection of action taken in good faith

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

33. Protection of action taken in good faith .—No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government or against[6] [the Presiding Officer of a Tribunal or the Chairperson of 1. Ins. by Act 1 of 2013, s. 16 (w.e.f. 15-1-2013). 2. The words " de novo " omitted by Act 1 of 2000, s. 13 (w.e.f. 17-1-2000). 3. Ins. by s. 14, ibid. (w.e.f. 17-1-2000). 4. Ins. by Act 44 of 2016, s. 41 (w.e.f. 1-9-2016). 5. Subs. by Act 1 of 2000, s. 15, for section 32 (w.e.f. 17-1-2000). 6. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for "the Presiding Officer of a Tribunal or of an Appellate Tribunal" (w.e.f. 17-1-2000). an Appellate Tribunal] or against the Recovery Officer for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act or any rule or order made thereunder.

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 1 of 2000, s. 2

    In force from 17 Jan 2000

    Earlier wording: “the Presiding Officer of a Tribunal or of an Appellate Tribunal”

    Footnote: 6. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for "the Presiding Officer of a Tribunal or of an Appellate Tribunal" (w.e.f. 17-1-2000).