Section 17:
Penalty for publication or making known contents of complaint and inquiry proceedings.
Where any person entrusted with the duty to handle or deal with the complaint, inquiry or any
recommendations or action to be taken under the provisions of this Act, contravenes the provisions of
section 16, he shall be liable for penalty in accordance with the provisions of the service rules applicable
to the said person or where no such service rules exist, in such manner as may be prescribed.