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Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, who appoints the Controller of Certifying Authorities, and to whom is the Controller subject while discharging functions?

The Central Government appoints the Controller of Certifying Authorities by notification in the Official Gazette, and the Controller discharges his functions under the Act subject to the general control and directions of the Central Government, not independently or under Parliament or the Certifying Authorities.

  1. AThe Central Government appoints the Controller, who functions subject to its general control and directionsCorrect
  2. BThe Cyber Regulations Advisory Committee appoints the Controller, who functions independently of the Central Government
  3. CThe President of India appoints the Controller, who functions subject to the directions of Parliament
  4. DThe Controller appoints himself by notification and functions subject to the Certifying Authorities' consensus

Explanation

Section 17 provides that the Central Government appoints the Controller by notification in the Official Gazette. The Controller discharges functions subject to the general control and directions of the Central Government. The other options name wrong appointing or controlling bodies.

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