Glossary · DPDP Act 2023 · s. 2(a), s. 29

Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT)

Definition

DPDP Act 2023 · s. 2(a), s. 29

The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal, which hears appeals against the Data Protection Board's orders and directions. You have 60 days to appeal (s. 29(2)), and the Tribunal is to work as a digital office as far as practicable. Rule 22 of the DPDP Rules 2025 sets the procedure and takes effect on 13 May 2027, with the rest of the Act's enforcement provisions.

"Appellate Tribunal" means the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal established under section 14 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.

Also called TDSAT

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Sources: DPDP Act 2023, s. 2(a) and s. 29; DPDP Rules 2025, Rule 22

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Law	Term	Note
GDPR (EU)	Right to an effective judicial remedy against a supervisory authority, Art. 78	Appeals go to the ordinary courts of the member state, not to a specialist tribunal.

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s. 29

Appeal to Appellate Tribunal

s. 30

Orders passed by Appellate Tribunal to be executable as decree

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Where it appears

Appeal to Appellate Tribunal

Orders passed by Appellate Tribunal to be executable as decree

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