DPDP Act 2023 · s. 36 · Ch. IXUpcoming · 13 May 2027
Power to call for information
- Status
- Upcoming
- Applies from
- 13 May 2027G.S.R. 843(E)
- Penalty
- No separate penalty
- Binds
- No direct duty on companies
In plain English
The Central Government may require the Board, a Data Fiduciary or an intermediary to furnish information, for the purposes of the Act. Rule 23 and the Seventh Schedule to the Rules set the authorised officers and purposes, and let the Government bar disclosure of the request.
Note
The India Code footnote places s. 36 in the 18-month group; one summary of the same footnote lists it among the sections in force at once. Verify against G.S.R. 843(E) before relying on the date.
Gazette text · s. 36The Central Government may, for the purposes of this Act, require the Board and any Data Fiduciary or intermediary to furnish such information as it may call for.
- The Central Government may, for the purposes of this Act, require the Board and any Data Fiduciary or intermediary to furnish such information as it may call for.
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. 36 · Change log