The Information Technology Act, 2000
(IT Act 2000)
Power to make rules by Central Government in respect of electronic signature.
Chapter 3: ELECTRONIC GOVERNANCE
Section: 10
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].
