Section 176: Protection of action taken in good faith

Q: What does Section 176 of The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 1983 (TNREGA) deal with?

Section 176 TNREGA pertains to "Protection of action taken in good faith". It is part of the The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 1983, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 176 of The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 1983 (TNREGA) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 176 TNREGA still in force?

Yes, Section 176 of the The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 1983 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 176 TNREGA?

धारा 176 TNREGA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 176 of the The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 1983. Section 176 of The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 1983 (TNREGA) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 176 TNREGA?

Dhara 176 TNREGA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 176 of the The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 1983. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 176 of The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 1983 (TNREGA) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 176 of The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 1983?

Cite as: "Section 176, The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 1983 (TNREGA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 1983, § 176 (India).

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The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 1983

Chapter XIXMIS — cellaneous

Section 176

Protection of action taken in good faith

- No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Government or any officer or servant of the Government or the Registrar or any person authorised by him, for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or any rule or by law made thereunder.