Section 159.
Publication of information in respect of persons in certain cases.-
(1) If the
Commissioner, or any other officer authorised by him in this behalf, is of the
opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest to publish the
name of any person and any other particulars relating to any proceedings or
prosecution under this Act in respect of such person, it may cause to be published
such name and particulars in such manner as it thinks fit.
(2) No publication
under this section shall be made in relation to any penalty imposed under this
Act until the time for presenting an appeal to the Appellate Authority under
section 107 has expired without an appeal having been presented or the appeal,
if presented, has been disposed of.
Explanation.-In the
case of firm, company or other association of persons, the names of the
partners of the firm, directors, managing agents, secretaries and treasurers or
managers of the company, or the members of the association, as the case may be,
may also be published if, in the opinion of the Commissioner, or any other
officer authorised by him in this behalf, circumstances of the case justify it.
