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Section 16. Sanctioning defense.
THE KARNATAKA CONDUCT OF GOVERNMENT LITIGATION ACT, 2023
Act no. 28 of 20232023In forceKarnataka (State Act)
16. Sanctioning defense.- If upon examination of the case the Law Secretary finds that the Government needs to defend against the claim, he shall forthwith issue orders sanctioning the defense and instructing a Law Officer to appear and defend the Government or, as the case may be, the Officer or officers sued in the case. The order shall also specify the officer who shall be the Litigation Conducting Officer for the case and the officer who is authorised to sign and verify the pleadings.