DPDP Act 2023 · s. 23 · Ch. VIn force · 13 Nov 2025
Proceedings of Board
- Status
- In force
- In force since
- 13 Nov 2025G.S.R. 843(E)
- Penalty
- No separate penalty
- Binds
- No direct duty on companies
In plain English
The Board decides by majority at meetings or by circulation, its acts are not invalid for a vacancy or defect in appointment, and it may authorise individual Members or officers to perform functions. Rule 20 makes it a digital office: proceedings happen online, without anyone having to appear in person.
Gazette text · s. 23The Board shall observe such procedure in regard to the holding of and transaction of business at its meetings, including by digital means, and authenticate its orders, directions and instruments in such manner as may be prescribed.
- (1)The Board shall observe such procedure in regard to the holding of and transaction of business at its meetings, including by digital means, and authenticate its orders, directions and instruments in such manner as may be prescribed.
- (2)No act or proceeding of the Board shall be invalid merely by reason of—
- (a)any vacancy in or any defect in the constitution of the Board;
- (b)any defect in the appointment of a person acting as the Chairperson or other Member of the Board; or
- (c)any irregularity in the procedure of the Board, which does not affect the merits of the case.
- (a)
- (3)When the Chairperson is unable to discharge her functions owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the senior-most Member shall discharge the functions of the Chairperson until the date on which the Chairperson resumes her duties.
Source: Gazette of India, Act No. 22 of 2023, 11 Aug 2023 (MeitY copy)
Rules and tools that apply
Sources: Gazette of India, Act No. 22 of 2023, 11 Aug 2023 (MeitY copy); DPDP Act 2023, s. 23 · Change log