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Section 20. Salary, allowances payable to and term of office

DPDP Act, 2023 · Chapter V: Data Protection Board of India

In simple words

Rules fix the salary and service terms of the Chairperson and Members, and these cannot be reduced after appointment. They serve two-year terms and can be reappointed.

What this means for you
This protects Board Members from pressure through pay changes.
What this means for businesses
No direct duty for businesses.
Everyday example
The Fifth Schedule to the Rules sets the Chairperson's salary at rupees four lakh fifty thousand per month.

Who it applies to

The Chairperson and Members of the Board.

Related Rules

Related sections

Official textas notified

Source: MeitY copy of the Gazette (CG-DL-E-12082023-248045), page 12. Printed dashes are shown as colons; the wording is unchanged.

(1) The salary, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of the Chairperson and other Members shall be such as may be prescribed, and shall not be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment.

(2) The Chairperson and other Members shall hold office for a term of two years and shall be eligible for re-appointment.

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  1. In simple words
  2. Who it applies to
  3. Related Rules
  4. Official text