An electronic record shall be attributed to the originator--
(a) if it was sent by the originator himself;
(b) by a person who had the authority to act on behalf of the originator in respect of that electronic record; or
(c) by an information system programmed by or on behalf of the originator to operate automatically
(a) if it was sent by the originator himself;
(b) by a person who had the authority to act on behalf of the originator in respect of that electronic record; or
(c) by an information system programmed by or on behalf of the originator to operate automatically
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Section 1 · Short title, extent, commencement and application.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Authentication of electronic records.Section 3A · Electronic signature.Section 4 · Legal recognition of electronic records.Section 5 · Legal recognition of electronic signatures.Section 6 · Use of electronic records and electronic signatures in Government and its agencies.Section 6A · Delivery of services by service provider.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 10 Oct 2026. Source metadata reports last modification: 2020-04-06. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.