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Section 43. Power to remove difficulties

DPDP Act, 2023 · Chapter IX: Miscellaneous

In simple words

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

What this means for you
This allows fixing practical problems early on.
What this means for businesses
Watch for any orders under this section.
Everyday example
An order clarifying a transitional issue could be issued under this section.

Who it applies to

The Central Government.

Related Rules

No specific rule. The text of the Act applies on its own.

Related sections

Official textas notified

Source: MeitY copy of the Gazette (CG-DL-E-12082023-248045), page 19. Printed dashes are shown as colons; the wording is unchanged.

(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty.

(2) No order as referred to in sub-section (1) shall be made after the expiry of three years from the date of commencement of this Act.

(3) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament.

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