Section 10: Protection of action taken in good faith

Q: What does Section 10 of The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968 (PPF Act) deal with?

Section 10 PPF Act pertains to "Protection of action taken in good faith". It is part of the The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 10 of The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968 (PPF Act) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 10 PPF Act still in force?

Yes, Section 10 of the The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 10 PPF Act?

धारा 10 PPF Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 10 of the The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968. Section 10 of The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968 (PPF Act) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 10 PPF Act?

Dhara 10 PPF Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 10 of the The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 10 of The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968 (PPF Act) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 10 of The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968?

Cite as: "Section 10, The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968 (PPF Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968, 1968, § 10 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 10

Protection of action taken in good faith

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the Scheme.

Related Sections

§9

Protection against attachment

PPF Act

§11

Power to remove difficulties

PPF Act

§1

Short title and extent

Public Provident Fund Scheme

PPF Act

§4

Subscriptions to Fund

PPF Act

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Table of Contents

The Public Provident Fund Act, 1968

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 10

Protection of action taken in good faith

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the Scheme.