CS Professional · Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) - Principles and Practice · Data Governance
During a Section 29 inquiry, the Controller's authorised officer finds that Arjun, the system administrator of Kaveri Textiles Ltd, alone knows how to operate the data storage apparatus. What can the officer do under Section 29(2)?
The officer can, by order, direct Arjun to provide reasonable technical and other assistance the officer considers necessary. Section 29(2) of the IT Act empowers the Controller or authorised person to direct anyone in charge of or concerned with operating the system, data, apparatus or material.
- ADirect Arjun, by order, to provide reasonable technical and other assistance the officer considers necessaryCorrect
- BOnly request Arjun's help, with no power to issue an order
- CDirect the company's shareholders to give assistance in a general meeting
- DRequire the Central Government to authorise monitoring of traffic data first
Explanation
Section 29(2) allows the Controller or authorised person, by order, to direct any person in charge of or concerned with operating the computer system, data, apparatus or material to give reasonable technical and other assistance considered necessary. It is an order, not a mere request, and no prior notification is needed.
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