# The Information Technology Act, 2000, Section 4: Legal recognition of electronic records

- Act: The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000)
- In force from: 2000-10-17
- Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/it-act/section/4/

## Text

Where any law provides that information or any other matter shall be in writing or in the typewritten or printed form, then, notwithstanding anything contained in such law, such requirement shall be deemed to have been satisfied if such information or matter is-- (a) rendered or made available in an electronic form; and (b) accessible so as to be usable for a subsequent reference.

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