30. Protection for action taken under this Act

No civil or criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the National Hydrographer, any officer or employee of the Office or any member of the Council, for any act which in good faith is done or purported to be done by him under this Act or on the directions of the Office or the Council as the case may be, if he proves that he acted in good faith and exercised all due diligence, reasonable care and skill.