evsjv‡`k †M‡RU, AwZwi³, A‡±vei 6, 2019 23341 54. Forfeiture. (1) If an offence is committed under this Act, the computer, computer system, floppy disk, compact disk, tape drive or any other related computer materials or instrument by means of which the offence has been committed shall be liable to forfeiture according to the order passed by the Tribunal. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), if the Tribunal is satisfied that the person, under whose control or possession the computer, computer system, floppy disk, compact disk or any other computer related material or instrument have been found, is not responsible for committing the offence related to the materials, then the said computer, computer system, floppy disk, compact disk, tape drive or any other related computer materials shall not be liable to forfeiture. (3) If any legal computer, computer system, floppy disk, compact disk, tape drive or any other related computer material is found with the computer, computer system, floppy disk, compact disk, tape drive or any other related computer material liable to forfeiture under sub-section (1), then those items shall also be liable to forfeiture. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in other provisions of this section, if any computer belonging to any Governmental organisation or any statutory body or any material or instrument related thereto is used for committing an offence, it shall not be liable to forfeiture. CHAPTER VIII Regional and International Cooperation 55. Regional and international cooperation. If any regional or international cooperation is necessary in case of conducting an investigation or trial of an offence committed under this Act, the provisions of the the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act, 2012 (Act No. IV of 2012) shall be applicable. CHAPTER IX Miscellaneous 56. Delegation of power. The Director General may, if necessary, by order in writing, delegate any of his powers or duties conferred upon him under this Act to any employee of the Agency and any other person or a police officer. 57. Actions taken in good faith. No suit or prosecution or any other legal proceeding shall lie against any employee or person concerned for any damage caused or likely to be caused to any person consequent to anything which is done in good faith under this Act. 58. Evidentiary value. Notwithstanding anything contained contrary in the Evidence Act, 1872 (Act I of 1872) or any other law, any forensic evidence obtained or collected under this Act shall be admitted as an evidence in the trial.

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