September 13, 2026

Section 26 – Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Powers of Chairperson

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — back to Table of Contents

Section 26. Powers of Chairperson.

The Chairperson shall exercise the following powers, namely:—

(a) general superintendence and giving direction in respect of all administrative matters of the Board;

(b) authorise any officer of the Board to scrutinise any intimation, complaint, reference or correspondence addressed to the Board; and

(c) authorise performance of any of the functions of the Board and conduct any of its proceedings, by an individual Member or groups of Members and to allocate proceedings among them.

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