21. Declaration of secrecy

The Members of the Councils, and officers and employees of the Agency shall before entering upon his duties sign a declaration pledging himself to observe strict secrecy respecting all matters connected with the working of the Agency and shall by such declaration pledge himself not to disclose any matter which may come to his knowledge in the discharge of his functions, except–

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

in order to comply with any of the provisions of this Act.