Even if the format is changed, then it must accurately represent the original information. the format of the electronic record is the same as the one originally created, received or sent.the information contained therein is accessible and also usable for a subsequent reference.In such cases, the requirement is also satisfied if the retention is in an electronic form, provided:
(1) Let’s say that the law requires the retention of certain records, documents or information for a specific period. Retention of electronic records (Section 7) also, the manner and method of payment of any fees or charges for filing, creating or issuing any such recordsĤ.the format and manner of filing, creating or issuing such electronic records.(2) With respect to the sub-section (1), may prescribe: The person needs to ensure that he follows the Government-approved format. Then, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law in force such as filing, grant, issue, payment, or receipt is satisfied even if the person does it in an electronic form. also, the receipt or payment of money in a certain way.
the grant or issue of any license, sanction, permit or approval in a particular manner. the filing of a form, application, or any document with any Government-owned or controlled office, agency, body, or authority. Use of electronic records and digital signatures in Government and its agencies (Section 6) Notwithstanding anything contained in such law, if the person authenticates it with a digital signature in a manner that the Central Government prescribes, then he satisfies the requirement of the law.įor the purpose of understanding this, signature means a person affixing his handwritten signature or a similar mark on the document. Let’s say that the law requires a person’s signature to authenticate some information or a document. Legal recognition of digital signatures (Section 5) Classification and Provision of Cyber CrimesĢ. Even in the case of such a law, the requirement is satisfied if the information is rendered or made available in an electronic form and also accessible for subsequent reference. Let’s say that a certain law requires a matter written, typewritten, or printed. Legal Recognition of Electronic Records (Section 4) These are the provisions under the IT Act, 2000 in the context of e-governance: 1. Provisions for e-governance under the IT Act, 2000 In the IT Act, 2000, there are special provisions under Chapter III to grant legal recognition to electronic records, signature, and also encourage the government and its agencies to use them.
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