Section 56: Protection for acts done in good faith .- [(1)] No suit, prosecution or other proceeding shall lie against any public officer, or any servant of a local authority, for anything done, or in good faith purporting to be done, under this Act

Q: What does Section 56 of The Indian Electricity Act, 1910 (EA) deal with?

Section 56 EA pertains to "Protection for acts done in good faith .- [(1)] No suit, prosecution or other proceeding shall lie against any public officer, or any servant of a local authority, for anything done, or in good faith purporting to be done, under this Act". It is part of the The Indian Electricity Act, 1910, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 56 of The Indian Electricity Act, 1910 (EA) governs protection for acts done in good faith .- [(1)] No suit, prosecution or other proceeding shall lie against any public officer, or any servant of a local authority, for anything done, or in good faith purporting to be done, under this Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 56 EA still in force?

Yes, Section 56 of the The Indian Electricity Act, 1910 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 56 EA?

धारा 56 EA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 56 of the The Indian Electricity Act, 1910. Section 56 of The Indian Electricity Act, 1910 (EA) governs protection for acts done in good faith .- [(1)] No suit, prosecution or other proceeding shall lie against any public officer, or any servant of a local authority, for anything done, or in good faith purporting to be done, under this Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 56 EA?

Dhara 56 EA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 56 of the The Indian Electricity Act, 1910. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 56 of The Indian Electricity Act, 1910 (EA) governs protection for acts done in good faith .- [(1)] No suit, prosecution or other proceeding shall lie against any public officer, or any servant of a local authority, for anything done, or in good faith purporting to be done, under this Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 56 of The Indian Electricity Act, 1910?

Cite as: "Section 56, The Indian Electricity Act, 1910 (EA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Electricity Act, 1910, § 56 (India).

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[ No Court shall take cognizance of an offence under this Act, by a public officer except with the sanction-

(a) in the case of a person employed in connection with the affairs of the Union, of the Central Government; and

(b) in any other case, of the State Government.]