Section 20
Protection of action taken in good faith.
The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993
About this Act
An Act to provide for the prohibition of employment of manual scavengers as well as construction or continuance of dry latrines and for the regulation of construction and maintenance of water-seal latrines and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall
lie against the Government or any officer or other employee of the Government or any authority
constituted under this Act or executing any scheme made under this Act or any member, officer or other
employee of such authority or authorities in respect of anything which is done or intended to be done in
good faith in pursuance of this Act or the rules or schemes made, or the orders or directions issued,
thereunder.