What is Notification?
Definition and meaning from the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Official Definition
A notification published in the Official Gazette and the expressions 'notify' and 'notified' shall be construed accordingly.
Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023)
Simple Explanation
An official government announcement published in the Gazette of India. When the Act says something will be done 'by notification,' it means the government will formally announce it through this official channel.
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