Chapter V · Data Protection Board of India
Section 20 — Salary, allowances payable to and term of office
What this section requires
The Chairperson and Members' salary, allowances and other service conditions are as prescribed, and can't be changed to their disadvantage after appointment. Each holds office for a two-year term and is eligible for reappointment.
Who it applies to
The Chairperson and Members of the Board — an internal service-conditions provision with no external, fiduciary-facing obligation.
Checklist
- Not applicable — this governs Board members' terms of service, not Data Fiduciary compliance.
Penalty exposure
Not applicable — no Schedule item attaches to Board members' service conditions.
Implementation timeline
In force since 13 November 2025.
Section 20 · Rule 18
