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Section 68 IT Act — Power of Controller to give directions

The Information Technology Act, 2000 · Official PDF page 28

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68. Power of Controller to give directions .–(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[(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 1[to penalty which may extend to twenty -five lakh rupees].]

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