**Executive Summary**
This notification, dated November 17, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, supersedes the notification dated October 21, 2025. It authorizes and designates Shri Akhil Kumar as the Designated Officer under IT rules and Shri Sushil Pal as the Designated Officer in Shri Akhil Kumar's absence. It is for publication in the Gazette of India.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Supersession:** This notification supersedes the earlier notification No. 2(1)/2017-Pers.I (Pt.) dated October 21, 2025.
* **Authority and Designation:**
* Shri Akhil Kumar is designated as the Designated Officer as per the Information Technology Act, 2000 read with the Information Technology Rules, 2009.
* Shri Sushil Pal is designated as the Designated Officer during the absence of Shri Akhil Kumar due to leave, tour, etc.
* **Gazette Publication:** The notification is to be published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii).
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Shri Akhil Kumar**
* **Impact:** Officially designated as the Designated Officer for the purpose of the IT rules.
* **Action Required:** Fulfill the responsibilities and duties associated with the Designated Officer role.
**Stakeholder: Shri Sushil Pal**
* **Impact:** Designated as the acting Designated Officer during the absence of Shri Akhil Kumar.
* **Action Required:** Be prepared to assume the responsibilities and duties of the Designated Officer when Shri Akhil Kumar is unavailable.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)**
* **Impact:** The ministry's personnel are formally designated, clarifying roles and responsibilities related to the IT Act and Rules.
* **Action Required:** Disseminate the notification internally and ensure all relevant personnel are aware of the designations.
**Stakeholder: Government of India Press**
* **Impact:** Required to publish the notification.
* **Action Required:** Publish the notification in the Gazette of India.
Key Entities Referenced
Information Technology Act, 2000: Governs various aspects of information technology, including data protection and cybersecurity.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: The primary government body responsible for electronics and IT policy.
Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009: Rules outlining the process for blocking access to information by the public.
New Delhi: Location where this notification takes effect.
Digital India Corporation: A company under MeitY, related to implementing the Digital India program.
(TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY PART Il, SECTION 3,
SUB-SECTION (ii))
No. 2(1)/2017-Pers.I (Pt.)
Government of India
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(Personnel-I Section)
KREKK
New Delhi - 110003
Dated: 17.11.2025
NOTIFICATION
In supersession of this Ministry’s Notification No. 2(1)/2017-Pers.I (Pt.) dated 21st
October 2025 published in the Gazette of India vide S.O. 4769(E) on 21st October 2025;
and in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section(1) of section 69A of the Information
Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000) read with rule 3 of the Information Technology
(Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009,
the Central Government hereby authorizes and designates:
(a) Shri Akhil Kumar, IPS(UP:1994), Managing Director/ Chief Executive ‘Officer,
Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary to the Government of India),
Electronics Niketan, 6 Central Government Offices Complex,New Delhi -
110003, as the Designated Officer for the purpose of the said rules.
Shri Sushil Pal, ICAS(1999), Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology, Government of India, Electronics Niketan, 6 Central
Government Offices Complex, New Delhi - 110003, as the Designated Officer
for the purpose of the said rules during the absence on account of leave, tour,
etc., of Shri Akhil Kumar, IPS(UP:1994), Designated Officer.
To
The Manager
Government of India Press
Ring Road, Mayapuri
New Delhi - 110064
Copy forwarded for information to:
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Email: amitesh.iras@gov.in
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Shri Ajit Kumar, Joint Secretary, MeitY
Shri Sushil Pal, Joint Secretary, MeitY
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