The maximum fine a Hearing Officer can impose for the unauthorized disclosure of a whistle-blower’s identity is:

The correct answer is Rs. 75,000. A Hearing Officer is authorized to impose a maximum fine of Rs. 75,000 for the unauthorized disclosure of a whistle-blower's identity. This specific penalty underscores the critical importance of protecting the anonymity and safety of whistle-blowers to encourage disclosures without fear of reprisal. Breaching this confidentiality is a serious offense. Options like Rs. 50,000, Rs. 100,000, and Rs. 200,000 are incorrect because Rs. 75,000 is the precise maximum fine stipulated within the regulatory framework for a Hearing Officer's jurisdiction over this particular violation.