DPDP reference
Section 42: Power to amend Schedule
Last checked 6 Nov 2026
The Central Government may amend the Schedule by notification, but may not raise any penalty to more than twice the figure enacted (s.42(1)). An amendment takes effect on the date of the notification (s.42(2)).
- Applies to
- The Central Government. Every business reads this with s.33.
- Starts
- 13 Nov 2025, in force (G.S.R. 843(E), item (a)).
- Penalty
- None of its own. This section sets out how the law works and places no duty on a business.
- Source
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (22 of 2023), section 42; G.S.R. 843(E), commencement
Questions
Can DPDP penalties go up?
Yes, by notification, to no more than twice the amount in the Schedule as enacted (s.42(1)).
Related
- Section 33: Penalties
- Section 41: Laying of rules and certain notifications
- Section 34: Crediting sums realised by way of penalties
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