Section 34: Appeal to Appellate Tribunal
Chapter: Appeal and Alternate Dispute Resolution
Overview
Appeals from Board orders go to TDSAT within 60 days. This section falls under the "Appeal and Alternate Dispute Resolution" chapter of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, which was enacted to establish a comprehensive framework for data protection in India.
Key Points of Section 34
- Appeals from Board orders go to the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT)
- Appeal must be filed within 60 days of the Board's order
- TDSAT can confirm, modify, or set aside the Board's order
Who This Applies To
Data Fiduciaries or Data Principals aggrieved by Board orders
Compliance Action Steps
- Understand the appeal process and TDSAT procedures
- Maintain complete records of Board proceedings for appeals
- Engage appellate counsel familiar with TDSAT jurisdiction
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