Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Government has mandated the use of digital signatures on the e-files in the e-office starting June 1.
This move has been aimed at achieving the objective of adopting digital working environment, reduce dependencies on physical documents, practicing of proper security measures to ensure security in the cyber space and preventing the unauthorised access of Government files in the e-office.
“Pursuant to the instructions of the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, Government of India and in provision of Section 3 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, it is enjoined upon all the Administrative Departments/ HoDs/ DCs/MDs of various PSUs, Boards, and Corporations to ensure that the officers/officials of their respective departments shall use digital signatures (DSC) or Aadhaar based e-sign/e-Hastakhsars as mode of signing notes in e-office with effect from June 1, 2024,” read a circular issued by the General Administration Department.
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The circular further read that the necessary support in this regard shall be provided by the local e-office support team of JaKeGA and Information Technology Department.
“The users should also go through the implementation guidelines / documents at https://docs.eoffice.gov.in or the handbook issued by JaKeGA vide number JaKeGA-Gen/68/2021 dated October 16, 2023 in this regard,” read the circular.
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