Rule 17, appointment to the Board
In short
Rule 17 provides for two Search-cum-Selection Committees, one for the Chairperson and one for other Members. The Central Government appoints the Chairperson or Member after considering the suitability of the individuals the relevant committee recommends.
01The two committees
| For | Chairperson of the committee | Other members |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment as Chairperson of the Board | The Cabinet Secretary | The Secretaries to the Government of India in charge of the Department of Legal Affairs and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and two experts of repute having special knowledge or practical experience in a field which in the opinion of the Central Government may be useful to the Board |
| Appointment as a Member other than the Chairperson | The Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | The Secretary to the Government of India in charge of the Department of Legal Affairs, and two experts of repute as above |
Under Rule 17(4), no act or proceeding of either committee may be called in question merely on the ground of a vacancy or absence in the committee, or a defect in its constitution.
02Common questions
Who appoints the Chairperson of the Data Protection Board?
The Central Government, after considering the suitability of individuals recommended by the Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted under Rule 17(1).
Is Rule 17 in force?
Yes. It is in the group that came into force on the date of publication of the notification.
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