Digital Signature Certificate requirement: valid Class II DSCs must authenticate electronic filings, with specified issuance and renewal procedures. The Information Technology Act requires electronic submissions to be authenticated by a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC); use of another person's DSC is prohibited. Certification Agencies authorised by the Controller of Certification Agencies issue DSCs; the Ministry mandates at least Class II DSCs for MCA21 e filings, with certificates typically issued for one or two years and renewable on expiry. Procurement involves a secure medium (USB token or smart card) and agency specific issuance, renewal and support charges as listed on the Ministry portal.
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Digital Signature Certificate requirement: valid Class II DSCs must authenticate electronic filings, with specified issuance and renewal procedures.
The Information Technology Act requires electronic submissions to be authenticated by a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC); use of another person's DSC is prohibited. Certification Agencies authorised by the Controller of Certification Agencies issue DSCs; the Ministry mandates at least Class II DSCs for MCA21 e filings, with certificates typically issued for one or two years and renewable on expiry. Procurement involves a secure medium (USB token or smart card) and agency specific issuance, renewal and support charges as listed on the Ministry portal.
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