Which of the following statements, as per the Information Technology Act, 2000, is/are correct? 1. This Act provides that electronic signature is legally valid in the same manner as the handwritten signature. 2. Both the Central Government and State Governments have been given the power to make rules with respect to electronic signature. Select the answer using the code given below:
- A. 1 only ✓
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation
The IT Act, 2000, grants legal recognition to electronic signatures[cite: 1]. However, the power to make rules regarding electronic signatures and their security procedures primarily rests with the Central Government[cite: 1].
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