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      Question

      What can a Head of Department do to avoid punishment if

      their department violates the Act?
      A Transfer responsibility to another officer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Prove that the offence happened without their knowledge or that they took necessary steps to prevent it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Pay a fine to the government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Resign from their position Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      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.

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