Question

The Presiding Officer of a Cyber Appellate Tribunal shall hold office for a term of ______ from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of ______, whichever is earlier.

• A. 3 years; 70 years
• B. 5 years; 65 years
• C. 5 years; 70 years
• D. 3 years; 65 years

Answer 1

The correct option is B 5 years; 65 years

As per section 51 of the IT Act, 2000, omitted though by Section 169 of Finance Act, 2017, the Presiding Officer of a Cyber Appellate shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of sixtyfive years, whichever is earlier.