What can a Head of Department do to avoid punishment if their department violates the Act?

Section 17 – Offences by Government Departments ● If a government department violates this Act, the Head of the Department will be held responsible and can be punished. ● However, the Head of the Department can avoid this Act, the Head of the Department will be held responsible and can be punished. ● The offence happened without their knowledge, or ● They took all necessary steps to prevent it. ●  If the offence happened due to the neglect, consent, or involvement of another officer (not the Head of the Department), then that officer will also be held responsible and punished.