DigiLocker App & Rule 9A Information Technology Act Compliance Guide

Learn how documents issued in DigiLocker are legally treated on par with original physical certificates under Rule 9A of the IT Rules 2016.

Interactive DigiLocker App & Rule 9A Information Technology Act Compliance Guide
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Formula & Calculation Methodology

Rule 9A of IT Rules 2016: Electronic documents in DigiLocker are deemed original documents.

Step-by-Step Worked Example

Traffic check demanding physical vehicle RC

  1. Show issued RC document in official DigiLocker app
  2. MoRTH advisory RT-11036/64/2017 prohibits demanding physical papers
Result: 100% Legal Compliance: No challan can be issued for not carrying physical papers

Frequently Asked Questions

Can police seize my phone if I show DigiLocker?

No, police have no legal authority to seize your phone when inspecting DigiLocker documents.

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