TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government Enacted2000

Information Technology Act, 2000 Section 10

Power to Make Rules by Central Government in Respect of Electronic Signature

Section Text


The Central Government may, for the purposes of this Act, by rules, prescribe--

(a) the type of 1[electronic] signature;

(b) the manner and format in which the 1[electronic] signature shall be affixed;

(c) the manner or procedure which facilitates identification of the person affixing the 1[electronic] signature;

(d) control processes and procedures to ensure adequate integrity, security and confidentiality of electronic records or payments; and

(e) any other matter which is necessary to give legal effect to 1[electronic] signatures.

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1. Substituted vide Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008. Previous text was [digital].