The Controller and all other officers appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.

Protection of action taken in good faith 20. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the State Government or the Controller, the Seeds Inspector, the Seeds Analyst or an officer or employee of the State Government for anything which is done or intended to be done in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act or rules made thereunder.