Section 7. The Administrator, a Gold Control Officer, and any person authorised by the Administrator or the Cen

7. The Administrator, a Gold Control Officer, and any person authorised by the Administrator or the Central Government and performing any functions under this Act, shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code. 95 of 1860. Power of Administrator to call for returns as to receipt or sale of hypothecated gold. Administrator, etc., to be public servants.