Evidence from unpublished official records is barred unless the head of the department authorizes disclosure. Section 129 prohibits giving any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to affairs of State unless the officer at the head of the concerned department grants permission, with that officer free to give or withhold permission as he thinks fit.
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Evidence from unpublished official records is barred unless the head of the department authorizes disclosure.
Section 129 prohibits giving any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to affairs of State unless the officer at the head of the concerned department grants permission, with that officer free to give or withhold permission as he thinks fit.
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