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# Chapter IX: Miscellaneous

DPDP Act, 2023 · sections 35 to 44

1. [Section 35 Protection of action taken in good faith](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-35/)

No legal case can be filed against the Government, the Board or its people for things done in good faith under the Act.

2. [Section 36 Power to call for information](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-36/)

The Central Government can ask the Board, any Data Fiduciary or any intermediary to give it information for the purposes of the Act.

3. [Section 37 Power of Central Government to issue directions](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-37/)

If the Board has penalised a company two or more times and advises blocking in the public interest, the Government can order blocking of public access to that company's information or services, after a hearing.

4. [Section 38 Consistency with other laws](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-38/)

This Act adds to other laws and does not replace them.

5. [Section 39 Bar of jurisdiction](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-39/)

Civil courts cannot hear cases on matters the Board is empowered to decide, and no injunction can be granted against action under the Act.

6. [Section 40 Power to make rules](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-40/)

The Central Government can make rules to carry out the Act.

7. [Section 41 Laying of rules and certain notifications](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-41/)

Rules, and notifications under sections 16 and 42, must be laid before both Houses of Parliament, which can modify or annul them.

8. [Section 42 Power to amend Schedule](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-42/)

The Government can change the penalty Schedule by notification, but cannot raise any penalty to more than twice the original amount.

9. [Section 43 Power to remove difficulties](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-43/)

If there are difficulties in applying the Act, the Government can issue orders to remove them, for up to three years from commencement.

10. [Section 44 Amendments to certain Acts](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-44/)

This section changes three other laws.