RishiAbout Digital Signature
A Digital Signature Certificate, like hand written signature, establishes the identity of the sender filing the documents through internet which sender can not revoke or deny. A Digital Signature Certificate is not only a digital equivalent of a hand written signature it adds extra data electronically to any message or a document where it is used to make it more authentic and more secured. Digital Signature ensures that no tampering of data is done once the document has been digitally signed. A DSC is normally valid for 1 or 2 years, after which renewal is required.
Changes in Digital Signature process w.e.f 01-Jan-2021
- No class 2 DSC to be issued and only class 3 DSC will be issued from 01st Jan 2021.
- From January 1st 2021 all organization DSC’s will only be in paperless mode and organization DSC’s in paper mode cannot be issued by any Certifying Authority.
- Even for DSC’s for Government officials, video verification is made mandatory effective January 1st 2021
So, Class 3 DSC is now applicable for all MCA, Income Tax, GST purposes w.e.f 01-Jan-2021.
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Disclaimer: The above article is only for information purpose and is on based on the author’s interpretation of the relevant provision. The same should not be considered as professional advice.
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