November 1, 2026

Section 33 – Foreign Exchange Management Act: Officers and Employees, etc., to be Public Servant

Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 — back to Table of Contents

Section 33. Officers and employees, etc., to be public servant

The Adjudicating Authority, Competent Authority and the Special Director (Appeals) and other officers and employees of the Special Director (Appeals) shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860).