76. Defence in criminal or civil proceedings

It shall be a defence in any criminal or civil proceeding for anything done or omitted to be done by a member,

Director-General or any employee of the Authority or any person authorized by the Authority or the Director-General under this Act, if he proves that he exercised due diligence and reasonable care and acted in good faith in the course of or in connection with the discharge or purported discharge of his obligations under this Act or any direction, rule, Order or directive issued or made thereunder.