Adjudication of information technology contraventions assigns damage claims, penalties and compensation to qualified officers with civil-court powers. Section 46 provides for adjudicating officers to inquire into information technology contraventions that may attract penalties or compensation. Their ... Summary
Adjudication of information technology contraventions assigns damage claims, penalties and compensation to qualified officers with civil-court powers.
Section 46 provides for adjudicating officers to inquire into information technology contraventions that may attract penalties or compensation. Their jurisdiction extends to damage claims not exceeding five crore rupees, with higher claims assigned to the competent court. Appointment requires prescribed information technology and legal or judicial experience. Following a reasonable opportunity for representation, an officer may impose penalty or award compensation upon finding a contravention. Officers have specified civil-court powers, and their proceedings carry judicial and civil-court status for prescribed purposes.
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