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What is the DGFT Digital Signature?

A Digital Signature is required to digitally sign any documents in electronic format or for transactions being performed through a web-browser.

DGFT Digital Signature is one of the many types of Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) which is only provided by two certifying authorities (CA) in India i.e. (n)Code Solutions & Safe Scrypt.

Safe Scrypt launch this product with name Safe EXIM or Safeexim or Safe-Exim whereas (n) Code Solutions Launch this with name (n)exim or (n)Exim or (n) Exim.

What is the use of Digital Signature Certificate for DGFT?

With a DGFT Digital Signature or Safeexim or (n)Exim you can apply for licenses electronically with the DGFT and digitally sign your online license application using your Safeexim or (n)Exim DGFT Digital Signature.

What is (n)Exim?

(n)Exim is a special kind of DSC exclusively for the EXIM Community of India. It is issued to Organizations/ People who have obtained a valid IEC Code. It is mandatory to have a (n)eXIM to able to communicate with DGFT online.

Benefits of DGFT Digital Signature / (n)Exim Digital Signature / Safe exim Digital Signature :

Cost Savings - DGFT has extended attractive Monetary incentives amounting to 50 % waiver on license fee for those Exporters & Importers using DGFT Digital Signature Certificates or (n)Exim Digital Signature.

Less Paper Work: DGFT Digital Signature also reduces paperwork considerably for the user, thus down the associated costs, Reduced Turnaround Time, Convenience.

Security: Login to DGFT Portal using a DGFT Digital signature is far more secure than using a ID & Password Confidentiality, Integrity, Non- Repudiation, thus bringing Trust and Confidence into online experience.

Who Can use DGFT Digital Signature or (n)Exim or Safeexim DGFT Digital Signature :

- DGFT Digital Signature is opened to Only Importers - Exporters who have a valid IEC Code from DGFT Department.

- Any person from an EXIM Org. who is authorized to transact with DGFT on behalf of the Org.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED & TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT:

1. Attested* Copy as ID Proof of Anyone:

- Passport

- Driving License

- PAN Card Copy

- Govt. Issued ID card

2. Attested* Copy as Address Proof of Anyone:

- Passport

- Driving License

- Latest Utility Bill (Telephone Bill / Electricity Bill / LIC Receipt)

3. Latest Photograph of Applicant (Must be pasted on Form with Crossed Signature)

4. Proof of Right to do Business: (Any One Copy)

- MOA/COI if Pvt. Ltd

- Partnership Deed if Partnership Firm

- Valid Business License if Prop.)

5. Proof of Right to do Business: (Any One Copy)

- Annual Report

- Income Tax Return

- Org. Bank Details on Bank Letter Head

- Statement of Income by CA

6. Authorization Letter by Company on Company's Letter Head.

7. IEC Certificate Photocopy

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Digital signatures must for PF requests

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has appealed to establishments to furnish electronically authenticated records through use of digital signature (class 2, Class 3, DGFT and above) while submitting statutory returns, claim forms, and requests of other services.

e-governance reforms

The move is in line with the EPFO’s e-governance reforms that are aimed at making its services more efficient and transparent.

Establishments covered under Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952 have to register at least one Digital Signature Certificate Class 2, Digital Signature Certificate Class 3, Digital Signature Certificate for e-Tendering and above, of their employer with the EPFO.

Establishments with more than 500 members would have to register by April 30 and establishments with 101-500 members, by June 30, Prasanth K., Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Kozhikode, said on Thursday.

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E-filing of returns: Taxpayers to get digital signatures

In order to weed out the hassle of sending by post a hard copy of e-filed return, the Income Tax department has decided to bring in the facility of digital signatures (DS) for taxpayers to endorse their bona fides.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes, the apex office to formulate policies for the Income Tax department, has decided to implement the new mechanism by the end of the next financial year in March 2015.

Official sources privy to the development told PTI that the Central Board of Direct Taxes will get in touch with the Union Ministries of Law and Communications and Information Technology to establish the legal position and technology requirements respectively before it operationalizes the new protocols for the e-returns called 'ITRV'.

"It has to be seen what will be the procedure to obtain electronic or DS by the taxpayers. There should not be an additional cost or procedural burden for the taxpayer who opts to file his or her I-T return online," a senior official said.

In case of digital signatures (used by corporate entities as of now), a bona fide statement that verifies the identity of the sender, it is required to be created by paying a fee and this requires regular renewal, which is why this is being seen as a burden on salaried class and other categories of small taxpayers.

The department, within the same time-frame, is also desirous of enabling the e-filing of TDS statements through its official web portal which is used by taxpayers currently to file their electronic returns.

As per the norms in force at present, a taxpayer who files an e-return has to mandatory send a copy of the same by post to the I-T department's Central Processing Center (CPC) in Bangalore.

However, in many cases, the post would not reach the CPC and hence the tax department categorized the taxpayer's return as null and void.

The department, sources said, wants to promote e-filing of I-T returns and it desires that e-filing should be "hassle-free and sans any glitches", which will prompt more people to file their tax returns by this way.

The I-T department is also bolstered by the fact that more and more people are opting to file their returns online.

As per existing rules, the CPC, on receipt of the posted 'ITRV', sends an electronic acknowledgment to the tax return filer.

The problem arises when the document sent by post does not reach the CPC because of lapses on the part of the taxpayer or some other reason.
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Digital Signatures to bring in paperless services

In less than a decade, we anticipate to see 90% of government operations through paperless services, wherein digital signatures will be using by the governing authorities.

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Can Digital Signatures bring an ease in the governance process?

The idea of Digital Signature is always advancing in India. Digital Signatures could be recognized as a compelling mode for delivering paperless official services. The usage of technology in an able way can help in displacing the physical personal signatures to digital signatures, which can convey the same authentication value. Digital Signature could be executed in issuing certificates like area titles, examination degrees etc. Today, we see a consistent build in electronic income transactions – between bank, client to-bank or client to-retailer. Digital Signature can make straightforwardness in this methodology and create a level of trust which might be of higher worth than the physical signatures.

Share us your outlook about the acceptance among Indian masses over the credibility of Digital Signatures?

Maintaining the authenticity and believability of Digital Signatures is an imperative angle. In India, we see a great development in the electronic transactions. The use of credit and debit cards, ATM cards, net banking and mobile banking services, online registration and official applications or online complaint form are being increasingly accepted. Few states have officially executed Digital Signatures for apportioning Land Title authentications which were earlier authorized through physical digital signature from the concerned authority. However, the framework necessities to be determined on a more extensive scale and government assume a significant part in spreading mindfulness around the masses or client base.

Can such systems be implemented in the tier-II, tier-III or interior locations?

The idea of Digital Signature works over an entire eco-system of connectivity. Thus, connectivity requirements to be effectively established, so even business settings in towns can use Digital Signatures for executing obligations. Numerous more modest districts and greater towns are progressively on the way of making such able connectivity services. Also, people are all the more proliferating towards broadband, 2g and 3g services. The nation's more youthful era is progressively getting to be tech-savvy. The extent of Digital Signatures in this manner is monstrous in our nation, which is broadly tolerating the technological pace.

Do you see a need for employing bio-metric services to supplement the implementation of Digital Signatures, especially for ensuring the credibility of the service?

I don't view such a necessity in the common circumstance. The public is well-aware today in maintaining privacy about their vital personal information. Masses are careful on not revealing their net-banking money or ATM passwords or usernames being used for any indispensable purposes. Yet, few occurrences of carelessness might be watched because of absence of mindfulness in using such technology driven systems. Bio-metric administrations guarantee the presence of the individual commissioned individual at spot while executing the assignment. A client ought to be mindful and wary on not imparting his/her digital dongles or usernames or passwords to any possible individual to maintain after the credibility of the system.

Can digital signatures open new business prospects for private players?

Yes of course, the chance is monstrous for players included in giving security results and public-key infrastructure (PKI) services. Furthermore, the corporate world themselves can use and actualize digital signature for executing their inside operations. The execution of digital signature will bring about paperless process and simplicity in operation; and can likewise minimize the transaction cost and time included.

How do you foresee the prospects for Digital Signatures in India?

The procedure of Digital Signatures is progressively picking up force in our nation. In under a decade, we foresee to see 90% of government operations through paperless services, wherein digital signature will be used by the governing authorities. All types of digital signature official processes like filing income tax returns, Digital Signature for e-tendering, Digital Signature for dgft, Digital Signature for irctc, custom filings etc will be made into digitally signed documents in future. This will eventually bring about changing the back-end operations on a digital working platform. Consequently, while the back-end performs on digital work-floor the output like issuing digital certificates or clearances and so on will be slowly in a paperless mode. We see a positive acceptance and more extensive execution of digital signature crosswise over different budgetary verticals in the coming years.

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Soon, online filing system for babus' performance report

NEW DELHI: To reduce bureaucratic hurdles and delays in processing appraisal reports of IAS officers, a system has been developed to facilitate online filing of their performance reports.

A software has been developed by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) for the online filing of performance reports of the officers and the government is planning to start such a facility by April this year.

The move is aimed at reducing bureaucratic hurdles and delays which take place in processing the performance reports of over 4,700 IAS officers every year, a DoPT official said.

According to rules, an Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) assessing the performance, character, conduct and qualities of an IAS officer shall be written for each financial year.

It acts as an important document to provide basic and vital inputs for further development of an officer in terms of his or her career progressions.

Uptil now, there was no system for filing of online appraisal reports.

A meeting was called on January 22 by the DoPT Secretary with the Principal Secretaries or Secretaries of General Administration Department or Department of Personnel of State Governments or Union Territories to demonstrate the software for online filing of APAR by IAS officers and also to assess the progress made by the states in issuing Digital Signature Certificate (DSCs) to its officers.

It was decided to examine and take corrective action against the possible ways in which the system may not function.

"States need to expedite the process of issuing DSCs so that officers can test its (system) compatibility with the system before using it in April, 2014," according to minutes of the meeting.

The officers would be given the option to delegate the recording of the PAR to their PA/PS who would then record the same in the PAR after accessing the system through their e-mail ID which too can be generated immediately.

"The privilege of sending the PAR to the next reporting authority, however, would only be with the officer himself after authentication with his DSC," it said.

The Center will organize a technical workshop for the officers of the states from February 24 to March 8, 2014.

The National Informatics Center (NIC) would release the eAPAR URL with data for the trial run for two pilot states during March 10 to March 14.

As many as 4,737 IAS officers are working in various positions across the country.
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