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Part IV · General

20. Declaration of secretary

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(1)

Every member of the Board and all officers and servants of the Institute shall, before entering upon his duties sign a declaration pledging himself to observe secrecy respecting all matters connected with the working of the

Institute, and shall by such declaration pledge himself not to reveal any matter which may come to his knowledge in the discharge of his functions, except—

(a)

when required to do so by a court of law; and

(b)

in order to comply with any provisions of this Act.

(2)

A member of the Board or officer or servant of the

Institute who discloses any information obtained by him in connection with the discharge of his functions under this

Act, to any person for any purpose other than for a purpose authorized by subsection (1), shall be guilty of an offence under this Act and shall on conviction after summary trial by a Magistrate be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees.

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