Answer to Question #228008 in Law for rahul

Question

1. What is E-Governance? How does IT act ,2000 facilitate e-governance?

Answer 1

Electronic governance or e-governance can be defined as the usage of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by the government to provide and facilitate government services, exchange of information, communication transactions and integration of various standalone systems and services. Through e-governance, government services are made available to citizens in a convenient, efficient, and transparent manner. The three main target groups that can be distinguished in governance concepts are government, citizens, and businesses/interest groups.

The IT Act, 2000 empowers the Central Government to prescribe the following; Type of digital signature. Also, the manner and format of affixing the digital signature. Procedures which facilitate the identification of the person affixing the digital signature.