Power to make rules by Central Government in respect of electronic signature
Section 10 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 deals with power to make rules by Central Government in respect of electronic signature. The Central Government may, for the purposes of this Act, by rules, prescribe-- (a) the type of [electronic signature]; The Act came into force on 17 Oct 2000.
10. Power to make rules by Central Government in respect of 1 [electronic signature].--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].
Section 10, The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000).
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Questions about Section 10
What does Section 10 of the Information Technology Act deal with?
Section 10 of the Information Technology Act is headed "Power to make rules by Central Government in respect of electronic signature". 10. Power to make rules by Central Government in respect of [electronic signature].--The Central Government may, for the purposes of this Act, by rules, prescribe-- (a) the type of [electronic signature];
How do I find court cases under Section 10 of the Information Technology Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: IT Act 10, section 10 IT Act, section 10 of the Information Technology Act. People searching for it also type it act 10a and it act 10(10aa). Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 10 of the Information Technology Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 10 of the Information Technology Act come into force?
Section 10 of the Information Technology Act, cited as IT Act 10, came into force on 17 Oct 2000, having been enacted on 09 Jun 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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