Section 17: Creation or repository of digitally signed electronic records

(1) The Competent Authority may, as soon as, after the coming into effect of these rules create, establish and maintain a repository and database of digitally signed electronic records together with the associated application software and workflow to enable Authorised Service Provider or the authorised agents to access such licenses, permits, certificates, sanctions or approvals, as the case may be, and deliver them to the user.

(2) The relevant security procedures, as specified by the Government, shall be followed by such Competent Authorities, in respect of the electronic data, information, applications, repository of digitally signed electronic records and information technology assets under their respective control.