(1) No money shall be paid on a bill or a claim signed with rubber or facsimile stamp. When the acquittance on a voucher is given by a mark or seal or thumb impression, it shall be attested by some known person.
Signatures obtained in languages other than Kannada or English shall always be transliterated.
(2) Bills affixed with the facsimile signature of the Authorised Officer or bills in generally prescribed and accepted format including electronic format, presented by the following departments and institutions may be accepted for payment, if otherwise in order:—
(a) Bills pertaining to telecommunication or leased lines or internet connectivity received from the service provider 29
(b) Public Works Department, Bulk Water Suppliers, Water Supply Boards and Irrigation Dept. bills for water charges;
(c) Electricity Bills of electricity supply companies or such organizations which supply electricity in that area.
(d) All taxes, water and electricity charges;