Rule 21Terms and conditions of appointment and service of officers and employees of Board

The text of Rule 21 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, as published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II — Section 3(i).

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Rule 21 as published in the Gazette of India

(1) The Board may, with previous approval of the Central Government, appoint such officers and employees as it may deem necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions under the provisions of the Act.

(2) The terms and conditions of service of officers and employees of the Board shall be such as are specified in Sixth Schedule.

Source. Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (G.S.R. 846(E), notified 13 November 2025), published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II — Section 3(i). Reproduced verbatim. This page is a reference, not legal advice, and no advisor–client relationship arises from reading it.

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