(1A) The adjudicating officer appointed under sub-section (1) shall exercise jurisdiction to adjudicate matte… — THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000

[(1A) The adjudicating officer appointed under sub-section (1) shall exercise jurisdiction to adjudicate matters in which the claim for 9*** damage does not exceed rupees five crore:

8 [(1A) The adjudicating officer appointed under sub-section (1) shall exercise jurisdiction to adjudicate matters in which the claim for 9*** damage does not exceed rupees five crore: Provided that the jurisdiction in respect of the claim for 9*** damage exceeding rupees five crores shall vest with the competent court . ] (2) The adjudicating officer shall, after giving the person referred to in sub-section (1) a reasonable opportunity for making representation in the matter and if, on such inquiry, he is satisfied that the person

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