Section 68 of ITA, 2000 : Section 68: Power Of Controller To Give Directions

The Information Technology Act, 2000

  • CHAPTER XI: OFFENCES

(1) The Controller may, by order, direct a Certifying Authority or any employee of such Authority to take such measures or cease carrying on such activities as specified in the order if those are necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act, rules or any regulations made thereunder.

(2) Any person who intentionally or knowingly fails to comply with any order under sub-section (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding one lakh rupees or with both.

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Simplified Explanation of Section 68 of The Information Technology Act, 2000 Part 1: The Controller (a person or office in charge of ensuring that the IT Ac...

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Let's visualize a scenario where 'SecureNet', a Certifying Authority (CA), is issuing digital certificates without proper verification of the applicant's identity. Th...

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