Power to give directions

In force Act 21 of 2000 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 21 of 2000

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Section 83 of Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000) deals with power to give directions. 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.

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.
Section 83, Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000) (Act 21 of 2000).

Questions about Section 83

What does Section 83 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000) deal with?

Section 83 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000) is headed "Power to give directions". 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.

How do I find court cases under Section 83 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000)?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000) 83, section 83 Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000), section 83 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000). Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000) enacted?

Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000) was enacted in 2000 as Act 21 of 2000. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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