- Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 specifically deals with the necessity of obtaining prior sanction from the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, before prosecuting a public servant for offences punishable under Sections 7, 11, 13 and 15 of the Act. - This provision is a safeguard for public servants against vexatious prosecution, ensuring that the decision to prosecute is taken by a competent authority after due consideration.