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DPDP Act 2023 · s. 31 · Ch. VIIUpcoming · 13 May 2027

Alternate dispute resolution

Status
Upcoming
Applies from
13 May 2027G.S.R. 843(E)
Penalty
No separate penalty
Binds
No direct duty on companies

In plain English

If the Board thinks a complaint could be resolved by mediation or another dispute resolution process, it may direct the parties to try it.

Gazette text · s. 31If the Board is of the opinion that any complaint may be resolved by mediation, it may direct the parties concerned to attempt resolution of the dispute through such mediation by such mediator as the parties may mutually agree upon, or as provided for under any law for the time being in force in India.
  1. If the Board is of the opinion that any complaint may be resolved by mediation, it may direct the parties concerned to attempt resolution of the dispute through such mediation by such mediator as the parties may mutually agree upon, or as provided for under any law for the time being in force in India.

Source: Gazette of India, Act No. 22 of 2023, 11 Aug 2023 (MeitY copy)

Sources: Gazette of India, Act No. 22 of 2023, 11 Aug 2023 (MeitY copy); DPDP Act 2023, s. 31 · Change log