Publication of personal information in public interest may be authorised under competent authority, subject to appeal-related restrictions. Section 149 permits the Competent Authority to publish names and particulars of persons relating to proceedings or prosecutions under the Act when necessary in the public interest, including naming officers of firms or companies where justified; however, publication concerning penalties is prohibited until the time for appealing to the First Appellate Authority has expired without an appeal or any presented appeal has been disposed of.