The Information Technology Act, 2000 provides provisions for the use of Digital Signatures on documents submitted electronically to ensure their security and authenticity.
Digital Signature Certificate
The Information Technology Act, 2000 provides provisions for the use of Digital Signatures on documents submitted electronically to ensure their security and authenticity. A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is a secure digital equivalent of a handwritten signature, used to authenticate and validate electronic documents and transactions.
To be eligible for a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) in India:
- Identification: Must be a verified individual or entity with valid identification documents.
- Purpose: Required for specific purposes such as e-filing, digital transactions, or secure communications.
- Application: Submit an application with necessary documents and proof of identity to a Certifying Authority.
These criteria ensure secure and verified digital transactions.
- Identification: Must be a verified individual or entity with valid identification documents.
- Authenticity and Integrity: Ensures the authenticity and integrity of electronic documents, messages, and transactions.
- Legal Recognition: Provides legal recognition and validity to digitally signed documents, equivalent to handwritten signatures.
- Security: Offers encryption and security features to safeguard against tampering and unauthorized access.
- Paperless Transactions: Facilitates secure and paperless transactions, reducing the need for physical paperwork.
- Authenticity and Integrity: Ensures the authenticity and integrity of electronic documents, messages, and transactions.
- Submit the Application: Apply for a DSC through certified authorities known as Certifying Authorities (CAs).
- Verification: Submit required documents and undergo identity verification.
- Key Generation: Generate a pair of cryptographic keys: public key (for encryption) and private key (for decryption and signing).
- Certificate Issuance: Once verified, the Certifying Authority issues the DSC after linking it to the applicant's identity.
- Submit the Application: Apply for a DSC through certified authorities known as Certifying Authorities (CAs).
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Driving License
- Post Office ID Card
- Bank Account Passbook containing the photograph and signed by an individual with attestation by the concerned Bank official
- Any Government-issued photo ID card bearing the signatures of the individual
- Photo ID card issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs of Centre (MHA) or State Governments
SS Auditors helps businesses and individuals streamline their digital processes and ensure the security and authenticity of their electronic transactions. We assist with:
- Application submission to Certifying Authorities
- Document verification and identity validation
- Key generation and DSC issuance
- Renewal of DSCs
- Guidance and support throughout the process to ensure a seamless experience
Classes of Digital Signature Certificates
- Class 1 DSC: Used for verifying email IDs and securing online communications.
- Class 2 DSC: Required for filing income tax returns, GST registration, company filings, and other legal documents.
- Class 3 DSC: Provides the highest level of security and is used for e-tendering, e-procurement, and other high-value transactions.
- Class 1 DSC: Used for verifying email IDs and securing online communications.
- E-Filing: For income tax returns, ROC returns, and other statutory filings.
- E-Tendering: To securely participate in government and private tenders.
- E-Procurement: For vendors to bid in procurement processes.
- E-Auctions: For participating in online auctions.
- Other Applications: For signing documents like PDFs, Word documents, and other digital files.
- E-Filing: For income tax returns, ROC returns, and other statutory filings.
DSCs are typically valid for 1 or 2 years, after which they need to be renewed.
Yes, a DSC can be used for international transactions, provided it complies with the regulations of the respective country or international organization.
A DSC is not mandatory for all online transactions, but it is required for specific activities such as e-filing income tax returns, e-tendering, e-procurement, and signing certain legal documents.
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
S S AUDITORS AND TAX CONSULTANTS believes in helping its customers as far as possible, and has therefore a liberal cancellation policy. Under this policy:
• Cancellations will be considered only if the request is made immediately after placing the order. However, the cancellation request may not be entertained if the orders have been communicated to the vendors/merchants and they have initiated the process of shipping them.
• S S AUDITORS AND TAX CONSULTANTS does not accept cancellation requests for perishable items like flowers, eatables etc. However, refund/replacement can be made if the customer establishes that the quality of product delivered is not good.
• In case of receipt of damaged or defective items please report the same to our Customer Service team. The request will, however, be entertained once the merchant has checked and determined the same at his own end. This should be reported within only same day days of receipt of the products. In case you feel that the product received is not as shown on the site or as per your expectations, you must bring it to the notice of our customer service within only same day days of receiving the product. The Customer Service Team after looking into your complaint will take an appropriate decision.
• In case of complaints regarding products that come with a warranty from manufacturers, please refer the issue to them. In case of any Refunds approved by the S S AUDITORS AND TAX CONSULTANTS, it’ll take 3-5 Days for the refund to be processed to the end customer.
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