The IT Bill is Ready….For Amendments !
(Note 1)
The IT Bill –99 which came out after a six month
long detailed scrutiny by the Parliamentary Standing Committee is now ready
for being implemented. Unfortunately, the Bill seems to require several
amendments some of which are inevitable even to serve the basic purpose
for which the Bill was passed. A quick tour of such required amendments
will be presented here.
Viewers may send their comments
here.
A copy of the
New Version of the IT Bill passed by the Parliament is available here.
1.Digital Certificates:
| Section Number |
Action Required |
Comments |
| 35 (3) |
Delete |
This sub section is a
drafting mistake. There is no such thing as "Certificate Practice Statement"
for applicants of Digital Certificates.
This doesnot belong to the section concerning
issue of Digital Certificates to those who apply to the Certifying Authorities.
It actually belongs to the section relating to
Certifying Authorities applying for license with the Controller. |
| 35 (2) |
Delete |
This is also a mistake
just as 35 (3)
This also would mean that the statute would determine
the pricing of a Certification service which is a private sector domain. |
| 35 (4) |
Modify/Edit |
The first and last paras
under the section to be deleted. |
More to follow. Keep Watching this space.
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