123Exclusion of civil liability of State and State authorities

123 Exclusion of civil liability of State and State authorities

123 Exclusion of civil liability of State and State authorities

(1) This section applies to civil proceedings for compensation brought against the State or an authority of the State.

(2) Compensation is not payable in civil proceedings to the extent the claim is based on alleged negligence, defamation or other breach of duty, including statutory duty, arising because of the exercise of, or the failure to exercise, functions under this Act or the regulations in good faith.

(3) In this section—

compensation includes damages and other forms of monetary compensation.