The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
21. MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE AUTHORITY CONSTITUTED UNDER SECTION 3 TO BE PUBLIC SERVANTS.
All the members of the authority, constituted, if any, under section 3 and all officers and other employees of such authority when acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any provisions of this Act, or the rules made, or orders or directions issued there under, shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986