Secrecy of information

Secrecy of information:-

1. (1) Any information obtained in the course of an inquiry by the Lok Aayog, members of its staff or a person or agency whose services are utilized by the Lok Aayog for conducting inquiries, in respect of any complaint, and any evidence recorded or collected in connection with such information shall be treated as confidential.
2. (2) Nothing in sub-section
   • (I) shall apply to the disclosure of information or particulars:-
   • (a) for purpose of the enquiry or in any report to be made thereon or for any action or proceedings to be taken on such report, or
   • (b) for purposes of any proceeding for an offence under the Official Secrets Act, 1923 (Act No. 19 of 1923) or any offence of giving or fabricating false evidence under the Indian Penal Code or for the purpose of any proceedings under Section 15 of this Adhiniyam, or
   • (c) for such other purposes as may be prescribed.
3. (3) An officer or other authority prescribed in this behalf may give notice in writing to the Lok Aayog with respect to any document or information specified in the