This document outlines various powers granted to the controller or authorized persons under the Information Technology Act: 1. The controller has the power to search and seize items if they believe infringement has occurred. This includes placing identification marks, entering and searching premises, searching people, and breaking locks. 2. The controller can call for any information from individuals or organizations that may be useful to determine if the IT Act was contravened. 3. The controller can inspect and make copies of books and have access to computer systems and equipment to search for information.

1. Bhargav P. Dangar
Roll No. ‘21’
Information Technology

2. Where the controller or Deputy Controller or Assistant Controller to investigate
infringement have reasons to believe that:
 Place marks of identification
 Enter and search any premises
 Search any person
 Break open lock
 Making note of inventory
Power of Search & Seizure

3.  The controller or any other person authorised by him may
call any information from any person natural or legal which
are useful for reaching any conclusion, whether a person has
contravened the IT Act.
Power to call for Information

4.  The controller or any other person authorised by him may inspect, and if necessary,
take copies of any kind of books.
 He may himself or any other person authorised by him, have access to any
computer system, equipment, data connected with system for purpose of searching
to obtain any info available. The person in charge is required to provide reasonable
assistance as necessary.

5.  Controller should grant license to any person who makes an application
and follows the procedure under IT Act. Applicant can be individual,
company or govt. institution.
 It is valid for the issued period. It can be renewed again before 45 days of
the expiry date and late fee should not be more than Rs. 500.
Power to issue Licence
Power to renew Licence

6.  But, he cannot directly revoke the license but can be suspended which cannot be done for
more than 10 days unless reasonable opportunity is given to CA.
 He can revoke license on following basis:
1. Contravention of the act
2. Failed observe standards given by Central Government
3. Failed to comply with terms and conditions
4. While making application for license or renewal, gives false or incorrect details
Power to revoke or suspend Licence