Section 3 in Cyber Appellate Tribunal (Powers and Functions of the Chairperson) Rules, 2016
3. Powers and functions of the Chairperson of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal.
- The Chairperson shall have the power,-(a)to ensure a timely and efficient disposal of matters pending before the Cyber Appellate Tribunal;(b)to implement various Statutory provisions related to employees, social welfare schemes as well as Grievance and Redressal framework and guidelines as formulated by the Supreme Court and the Central Government from time-to-time;(c)to issue guidelines or circulars from time-to-time keeping in view the provisions of the Act;(d)to engage, such number of experts and professionals, including amicus curiae of integrity and outstanding ability, who have special knowledge of, and experience in information technology and cyber laws, as it deems necessary to assist the Cyber Appellate Tribunal in the discharge of its functions under this Act;(e)to rectify any clerical or arithmetical mistakes in any proceedings or order of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal at any time, either on its own motion or on the application of any of the parties;(f)to determine procedure in certain circumstances, for reasons to be recorded in writing, where no such procedure has specifically been provided in the Act or Rules; and(g)to seek details of cases filed before or disposed of by the Adjudicating Officers appointed under the Act on regular basis.
