CS Executive · Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws · Law relating to Information Technology
The Central Government is satisfied that certain information hosted on a website threatens public order. Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, which step must accompany an order directing an intermediary to block that information for public access?
The order must record reasons in writing and must follow the prescribed procedure and safeguards. Section 69A requires these conditions for a blocking direction, and it does not require court approval, public notice to the host, or any parliamentary resolution before the order is issued.
- APrior approval of the High Court of the concerned State
- BReasons for the order recorded in writing, with the blocking carried out under the prescribed procedure and safeguardsCorrect
- CA prior public notice to the person who hosted the information
- DA prior resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament
Explanation
Section 69A(1) allows the Central Government or its specially authorised officer to direct blocking by order, for reasons recorded in writing, subject to sub-section (2). Sub-section (2) says the procedure and safeguards are as prescribed. The Act requires no court approval, public notice or parliamentary resolution, so the other options are wrong.
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