Section 56: Declaration of assets

56. Declaration of assets (1) Subject to subsection (2), every member and officer shall file with the Secretary to the Cabinet a declaration of his assets and liabilities in such form and manner as may be prescribed— (a) within 30 days of his appointment; and (b) on the termination of his appointment. (2) Where, subsequent to a declaration made under subsection (1), the state of his assets or liabilities is so altered as to be reduced or increased in value by not less than 500,000 rupees, the member or officer shall make a fresh declaration. (3) No declaration of assets filed under this section shall be disclosed to any person except with the express consent of the member or officer concerned or by order of a Judge on reasonable cause shown.