Section 27: Power to delegate

Q: What does Section 27 of The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) deal with?

Section 27 IT Act pertains to "Power to delegate". It is part of the The Information Technology Act, 2000, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 27 of The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) governs power to delegate.

Q: Is Section 27 IT Act still in force?

Yes, Section 27 of the The Information Technology Act, 2000 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 27 IT Act?

धारा 27 IT Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 27 of the The Information Technology Act, 2000. Section 27 of The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) governs power to delegate.

Q: What is Dhara 27 IT Act?

Dhara 27 IT Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 27 of the The Information Technology Act, 2000. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 27 of The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) governs power to delegate.

Q: How to cite Section 27 of The Information Technology Act, 2000?

Cite as: "Section 27, The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Information Technology Act, 2000, 2000, § 27 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Information Technology Act, 2000

Chapter VI — Regulation of Certifying Authorities

Section 27

Power to delegate

The Controller may, in writing, authorise the Deputy Controller, Assistant Controller or any officer to exercise any of the powers of the Controller under this Chapter.

Related Sections

§26

Notice of suspension or revocation of licence

IT Act

§28

Power to investigate contraventions

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 27

Power to delegate

The Controller may, in writing, authorise the Deputy Controller, Assistant Controller or any officer to exercise any of the powers of the Controller under this Chapter.