Q: In which section is the term of office, conditions of service mentioned under information technology act, 2000 ?

Ans:  Section 51 of Information Technology Act, 2000 mentions term of office, conditions of service, etc., of Chairperson and members.

51(1). The Chairperson or Member of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.

51(2).  The person should not have any financial or other interests. There must not be any personal benefit in becoming the chairperson and member of Cyber Appellate Tribunal.

51(3). To become the chairperson or member of Cyber Appellate Tribunal,  a person must have to take the retirement from the central government or state government job.

 

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