Information Technology Act Section 83 — Power to give directions

Summary

The Central Government is allowed to issue directions to any State Government about how to carry out or implement the provisions of this Act, as well as any rules, regulations, or orders made under it. This means the central authority can guide state authorities on putting the law into practice within their state.

Official Text

The Central Government may give directions to any State Government as to the carrying into execution in the State of any of the provisions of this Act or of any rule, regulation or order made thereunder.

Related Judgments

• Court, in Sayajirao Narayan Takwane vs . Divisional Joint Registrar — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2025)
• TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON; (PUBL) vs COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA, AND ANOTHER — Delhi High Court (2016)
• Capgemini Technology Services; India Limited vs The Union of India and Ors., }, Mr.Prakash Shah with Mr.Arun Jain and — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2019)
• Mahesh Govind Kargutkar vs The Liquidator, Bhandari Co-op. Bank Ltd &, Ors — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2023)