**Executive Summary:**
This document, G.S.R. 520(E), issued by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, details the "Cyber Appellate Tribunal Powers and Functions of the Chairperson Rules, 2016." These rules, effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (May 2, 2016), define the powers and functions of the Chairperson of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal. The rules are enacted in exercise of the powers conferred by the Information Technology Act, 2000.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Short Title and Commencement:**
* These rules are called the "Cyber Appellate Tribunal Powers and Functions of the Chairperson Rules, 2016."
* They came into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette (May 2, 2016).
* **Definitions:**
* "Act" refers to the Information Technology Act, 2000.
* "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal under Section 49 of the Act.
* "Cyber Appellate Tribunal" refers to the tribunal established under subsection 1 of Section 48 of the Act.
* Words and expressions not defined within these rules but defined in the Act shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Act.
* **Powers and Functions of the Chairperson:**
* Ensure timely and efficient disposal of matters pending before the Cyber Appellate Tribunal.
* Implement statutory provisions related to employees, social welfare schemes, and Grievance and Redressal framework and guidelines as formulated by the Supreme Court and the Central Government from time to time.
* Issue guidelines or circulars from time to time, considering the provisions of the Act.
* Engage experts and professionals, including amicus curiae, with special knowledge in IT and cyber laws to assist the Cyber Appellate Tribunal.
* Rectify clerical or arithmetical mistakes in any proceedings or order of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal.
* Determine procedures for cases where the Act or Rules do not specifically provide one, recording the reasons in writing.
* Seek details of cases filed before or disposed of by the Adjudicating Officers appointed under the Act on a regular basis.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **Chairperson of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal:**
* *Impact:* The Chairperson's roles, responsibilities, powers, and functions are formally defined.
* *Action Required:* The Chairperson must adhere to these defined powers and functions in managing the Cyber Appellate Tribunal.
* **Cyber Appellate Tribunal:**
* *Impact:* The tribunal's operational efficiency and effectiveness are influenced by the Chairperson's adherence to these rules.
* *Action Required:* Ensure the Chairperson has the resources and support to fulfill these duties.
* **Adjudicating Officers:**
* *Impact:* Adjudicating Officers are now required to provide details of cases filed and disposed of to the Chairperson on a regular basis.
* *Action Required:* Comply with requests from the Chairperson for case details.
* **Parties involved in cases before the Cyber Appellate Tribunal:**
* *Impact:* Benefit from the timely and efficient disposal of cases and the potential rectification of errors.
* *Action Required:* Be aware of the procedures for potential rectification of errors and the implications for case management.
* **Employees and those affected by social welfare schemes:**
* *Impact:* Statutory provisions related to employees, social welfare schemes, and grievance redressal mechanisms are implemented by the Chairperson.
* *Action Required:* Adhere to the provisions implemented.
Key Entities Referenced
Information Technology Act, 2000: An act of the Parliament of India that governs the use of computers, computer systems, and computer networks, data and information in electronic format.
Cyber Appellate Tribunal: A tribunal established under subsection 1 of section 48 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Chairperson of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal: The Chairperson of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal under section 49 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology: A ministry of the Government of India.
Department of Electronics and Information Technology: A department under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
G.S.R. 520E: A Government of India rule number.
Supreme Court: The highest judicial court and final court of appeal under the Constitution of India.
New Delhi: The capital of India
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आर. के. सुधांश,ु संयुJ त सिचव
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(Department of Electronics and Information Technology)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 2nd May, 2016
G.S.R. 520(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (w) sub-section (1) read with sub-
section (2) of section 87 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000), the Central Government
hereby makes the following rules, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.-(1) These rules may be called Cyber Appellate Tribunal (Powers and
Functions of the Chairperson) Rules, 2016.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of the publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Definitions.-(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) “Act” means Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000);
(b) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal under section 49 of the Act;
(c) “Cyber Appellate Tribunal” means the Cyber Appellate Tribunal established under sub-section (1)
of section 48 of the Act;
(2) All other words and expressions used and not defined in these rules but defined in the Act shall have the
meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act.
3. Powers and functions of the Chairperson of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal.- The Chairperson shall have
the power,-
(a) to ensure a timely and efficient disposal of matters pending before the Cyber Appellate Tribunal;¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(i)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3
(b) to implement various Statutory provisions related to employees, social welfare schemes as well as
Grievance and Redressal framework and guidelines as formulated by the Supreme Court and the
Central Government from time-to-time;
(c) to issue guidelines or circulars from time-to-time keeping in view the provisions of the Act;
(d) to engage, such number of experts and professionals, including amicus curiae of integrity and
outstanding ability, who have special knowledge of, and experience in information technology and
cyber laws, as it deems necessary to assist the Cyber Appellate Tribunal in the discharge of its
functions under this Act;
(e) to rectify any clerical or arithmetical mistakes in any proceedings or order of the Cyber Appellate
Tribunal at any time, either on its own motion or on the application of any of the parties;
(f) to determine procedure in certain circumstances, for reasons to be recorded in writing, where no
such procedure has specifically been provided in the Act or Rules; and
(g) to seek details of cases filed before or disposed of by the Adjudicating Officers appointed under the
Act on regular basis.
[F. No. 17(12)/2015-Pers.I]
R. K. SUDHANSHU, Jt. Secy.
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