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Section 16, Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1977 [S2H-NR0]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 27 January 1977.

In Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1977 [A12-1DS]. This text from 27 January 1977. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 16, Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1977 [S2H-NR0]. Machine: S2H-NR0.

16. Protection of action taken in good faith.—No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the State Government, the Food Authority or any officer of the State Government or of the Food Authority for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules made thereunder.

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food: Section 2, Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1977 [S2HNA1] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "food" means any substance, whether processed, partially processed or unprocessed, which is intended for human consumption

food: 8 more definitions.

Food Authority: Section 2, Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1977 [S2HNA1] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Food Authority" means the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India established under section 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006)

Food Authority: 7 more definitions.

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Section 16, Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, 1977 [S2H-NR0]