Notwithstanding anything contained in any law
for the time being in force, where the Central Government is satisfied that any information, document or
record in possession or control of any authorised entity or assignee relating to any telecommunication
service, telecommunication network or use of spectrum, availed by any entity or consumer or subscriber
is necessary to be furnished in relation to any pending or apprehended civil or criminal proceedings, an
officer, specially authorised in writing by the Central Government in this behalf, shall direct such
authorised entity or assignee to furnish such information, document or record to him and the authorised
entity or assignee shall comply with the direction of such officer.