41. Immunity for acts done in good faith

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

The Parliamentary Budget Officer, Deputy

Parliamentary Budget Officer, officers and employees of the

Parliamentary Budget Office shall not be liable for any act done or purported to be done or any omission made in good faith during the exercise, performance or discharge of their powers, duties or functions under this Act.

(2)

The immunity granted under subsection (1) shall not extend to –

(a)

liability for a criminal offence under any written law for the time being in force; and

(b)

any act done in contravention of the provisions of this Act, or any other applicable written law.

Read on from s 42