24. Declaration of secrecy

Every member of the Authority and all officers and employees of the Authority shall, before entering upon duties, sign a declaration pledging to observe strict secrecy in respect of all matters connected with the affairs of the

Authority, which has come to his knowledge in the performance or exercise of his powers and functions under this Act and shall by such declaration pledge himself not to disclose any such matter, except -

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

for the purpose of exercising or performing the powers and functions under this Act or any other written law.