Administration of Estates Act, 1965 (Act No. 66 of 1965)Chapter VI: Miscellaneous Provisions100. Exemption from liability for acts or omissions in Master's office |
No act or omission of any Master or of any officer employed in a Master's office shall render the State or such Master or officer liable for any damage sustained by any person in consequence of such act or omission: Provided that if such act or omission is mala fide or if such Master or officer has, in connection with such act or omission in the course of his duties or functions, not exercised reasonable care and diligence, the State shall be liable for the damage aforesaid.