Question : ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION



(a) whether the Government have a proposal to promote Electronic Transaction;

(b) if so, the steps taken to introduce measures to boost E- Transaction; and

(c) the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN)

(a),(b) and (c): The Government primarily acts as a facilitator for the promotion of electronic transactions carried out as part of e-commerce in the country. In this regard, the Information Technology Act 2000 has been enacted to provide legal recognition for electronic transactions. The Act provides a legal framework for recognition of electronic contracts, prevention of computer crimes, electronic filing / documents and legalizes digital signature. A Controller of Certifying Authorities to facilitate the implementation of the Act has already been appointed.