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    Question

    Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence

    Act, 2005, which of the following statement regarding Protection Officer, is correct?
    A Protection Officer is not a public servant. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Penalty is prescribed for not discharging duty by Protection Officer. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A first information report can be lodged for the offence committed by Protection Officer. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above option. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Option 1 ……. Incorrect- Section 30 - Protection Officers and members of service providers to be public servants Option 2 …… Correct – Section 33 - Penalty for not discharging duty by Protection Officers - —If any Protection Officer fails or refuses to discharge his duties as directed by the Magistrate in the protection order without any sufficient cause, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or with both Option 3…… Incorrect – Section 34 - Cognizance of offence committed by Protection Officer.—No prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Protection Officer unless a complaint is filed with the previous sanction of the State Government or an officer authorised by it in this behalf.

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