Section 12 of The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
- (1)Any person who fails to comply with any direction or order issued by the Central Government or the Authority or agency under sub-section (3) of section 8 shall be liable to penalty which may extend to ten lakh rupees or may include suspension or cancellation of registration, and prohibition from offering, facilitating or promoting such games for such period as may be determined by the Central Government or the Authority.
- (2)No action under sub-section (1) shall be taken without giving an opportunity of being heard.
Summary
(1) Any person who fails to comply with any direction or order issued by the Central Government or the Authority or agency under sub-section (3) of section 8 shall be liable to penalty which may extend to ten lakh rupees or may include suspension or cancellation of registration, and prohibition.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the maximum monetary penalty for ignoring the regulator's orders under Section 12 of the Online Gaming Act of 2025?
Under Section 12 of the Online Gaming Act of 2025, failing to comply with directions or orders issued by the Central Government, Authority, or designated agency can result in a penalty of up to ten lakh rupees.
2. Can the regulator cancel a game's registration immediately without a hearing under Section 12 of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025?
No, under Section 12 of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, no penalty, suspension, or cancellation of registration can be imposed without first giving the person an opportunity of being heard.
3. What non-monetary punishments can be given under Section 12 of the Online Gaming Act 2025 for disobeying directions?
Under Section 12 of the Online Gaming Act 2025, non-monetary punishments can include the suspension or cancellation of the game's registration, and a prohibition from offering, facilitating, or promoting the games for a period decided by the authorities.
4. Whose orders or directions must a person disobey to trigger a penalty under Section 12 of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025?
Section 12 of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 triggers a penalty if a person fails to comply with any direction or order issued by the Central Government, the Authority, or the designated agency under Section 8(3) of the Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 12 of The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, what is the upper limit for the financial penalty that can be imposed for non-compliance with the regulator's directions?
Q2.Under Section 12 of the Online Gaming Act, 2025, what essential procedural step must be followed before any penalty or registration suspension is imposed?
Q3.Under Section 12 of the Online Gaming Act, 2025, which specific part of Section 8 must a person fail to comply with to face these penalties?
Q4.Under Section 12 of The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, who has the power to determine the duration of a prohibition on offering, facilitating, or promoting games?