Section 47, Information Technology Act, 2000 — Factors to be taken into account by the adjudicating officer

Chapter IX · Penalties, Compensation and Adjudication

47Factors to be taken into account by the adjudicating officer.

Section 47 · Chapter IX · page 21 of the Act

While adjudging the quantum of compensation under this Chapter, the adjudicating officer shall have due regard to the following factors, namely:–

(a) the amount of gain of unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of the default;

(b) the amount of loss caused to any person as a result of the default;

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