Doubt regarding information tech act

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shashank (Querist)
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13 December 2011 can u explain me difference between penalty as per sec 43 of information tech act and sec 45 that is compensation

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15 December 2011 Section 43 of Information Technology Act, 2000 - Penalty for damage to computer, computer system, etc.

45. Residuary penalty.-

Whoever contravenes any rules or regulations made under this Act, for the contravention of which no penalty has been separately provided, shall be liable to pay a compensation not exceeding twenty-five thousand rupees to the person affected by such contravention or a penalty not exceeding twenty-five thousand rupees.

FCA Prashant Chavan