(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?
(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?
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.