Section 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];

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

(c) the manner or procedure which facilitates identification of the person affixing the [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 [electronic signatures].

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 14 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.

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