19. Conduct which is not provided by law with the object of causing any detrimental effect to a person authorized under this Act to be an offence

Any person who in his official capacity or otherwise takes any decision or engages in any act which is not provided by law, administrative regulations or rules, which amounts to-

an adverse change in a condition, entitlement or a privilege of employment;

reprisal;

coercion;

intimidation;

retaliation;

harassment; or

deprivation of any entitlement, with the object of causing any detrimental effect or pain of mind to any other person in relation to any action taken in good faith and in a lawful manner by such other person who had been authorized under this Act to perform such action, commits an offence.