Section 28: Power to investigate contraventions

Q: What does Section 28 of The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) deal with?

Section 28 IT Act pertains to "Power to investigate contraventions". It is part of the The Information Technology Act, 2000, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 28 of The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) governs power to investigate contraventions.

Q: Is Section 28 IT Act still in force?

Yes, Section 28 of the The Information Technology Act, 2000 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 28 IT Act?

धारा 28 IT Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 28 of the The Information Technology Act, 2000. Section 28 of The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) governs power to investigate contraventions.

Q: What is Dhara 28 IT Act?

Dhara 28 IT Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 28 of the The Information Technology Act, 2000. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 28 of The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) governs power to investigate contraventions.

Q: How to cite Section 28 of The Information Technology Act, 2000?

Cite as: "Section 28, The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Information Technology Act, 2000, 2000, § 28 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Information Technology Act, 2000

Chapter VI — Regulation of Certifying Authorities

Section 28

Power to investigate contraventions

The Controller or any officer authorised by him in this behalf shall take up for investigation any contravention of the provisions of this Act, rules or regulations made thereunder.

Related Sections

Access to computers and data

IT Act

§17

Appointment of Controller and other officers

IT Act

§18

Functions of Controller

IT Act

§19

Recognition of foreign Certifying Authorities

IT Act

§20

Controller to act as repository

IT Act

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The Information Technology Act, 2000

Chapter VI — Regulation of Certifying Authorities

Section 28

Power to investigate contraventions

The Controller or any officer authorised by him in this behalf shall take up for investigation any contravention of the provisions of this Act, rules or regulations made thereunder.