34. All sums realised by way of penalties imposed by the Board under this Act, shall be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India.
Section 34
Crediting sums realised by way of penalties
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Editorial Explanation
What this means: Any fine money collected by the Data Protection Board does not go to the victims of the data breach. Instead, the money is deposited directly into the government's central bank account (the Consolidated Fund of India). Victims must seek compensation through separate civil lawsuits.