Power to give directions
Section 23 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 deals with power to give directions. If it appears necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, the Central Government may direct any authorised entity to transmit in its telecommunication services or telecommunication network, specific messages, in such manner as may be specified. The Act was enacted on 24 Dec 2023.
If it appears necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, the Central Government may direct any authorised entity to transmit in its telecommunication services or telecommunication network, specific messages, in such manner as may be specified.
Section 23, The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (Act 44 of 2023).
Questions about Section 23
What does Section 23 of the Telecommunications Act deal with?
Section 23 of the Telecommunications Act is headed "Power to give directions". If it appears necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, the Central Government may direct any authorised entity to transmit in its telecommunication services or telecommunication network, specific messages, in such manner as may be specified.
How do I find court cases under Section 23 of the Telecommunications Act?
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: Telecommunications Act 2023 23, section 23 Telecommunications Act 2023, section 23 of the Telecommunications Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 23 of the Telecommunications Act enacted?
Section 23 of the Telecommunications Act, cited as Telecommunications Act 2023 23, was enacted on 24 Dec 2023 as Act 44 of 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 56. Power of Central Government to make rules1016 words
- 59. Amendment to Act 24 of 1997827 words
- 2. Definitions497 words
- 42. General provisions relating to offences476 words
- 3. Authorisation452 words
- 20. Provisions for public emergency or public safety390 words
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