34. Insertion of new sections 35A and 35AAA in the principal enactment

The following new sections are hereby inserted immediately after section 35A of the principal enactment and shall have effect as section 35AA and 35AAA of that enactment :—

35AA. Every offence under this Act shall be a cognizable offence within the meaning, and for the purposes of the Code of Criminal

Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 and the provisions of such Act shall apply accordingly.

35AAA. No civil or criminal action shall be instituted against a police officer acting under the provisions of this Act, for any lawful act which is done or purported to be done in good faith by such police officer in pursuance of his duties under this Act.”.