The investigation and inquiry officer may provide waiver in the claim of punishment, in full or  part, to a person extending cooperation in regard to the investigation and inquiry
proceedings initiated under the Act presenting such person as a witness.
Provided, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in prevailing laws a case may be reregistered against such person if his/her cooperation could not be
established from other proof/evidence or if he/she makes statement before the adjudicating officer against the cooperation extended by him/her to the
investigation and inquiry officer