19. Liability of the Authorities of the Corporation for Loss or Damage: If the General Manager or any Director or employee of the Corporation exercises the authority vested in him/her without ulterior motive or without committing any irregularity deliberately, he/she shall not be liable personally for any resultant damage or loss.
Provided that, nothing contained in this Section shall be deemed to have prevented from punishing any person who acts in contravention of the Rules framed under this Act.