Section 54

The Public Authorities Protection Act 1948 [Act 198] shall apply to any action, suit, prosecution, or proceeding against the local planning authority and every member and agent thereof, every member of the Appeal Board, every authorized person, and every assistant or workman accompanying or assisting an authorized person in the performance of his functions under this Act, in respect of any act, neglect, or default done or committed by the authority, member, person, assistant, or workman in his capacity as such.