(1) For the purpose of efficient delivery, the Government may authorise one or more Authorised Service Providers to deliver public services through electronically enabled kiosks or any other mechanism for electronic service delivery.
Explanation: It is hereby clarified that the present rules provide for the administration of e-service delivery through Authorised Service Providers and authorized agents whereas other mechanisms of e-service delivery such as State Online Portal, Government departmental outlets and online services provided to the users directly on the web shall be administered in the normal manner by the respective Government departments and agencies.
(2) The form of application and format of certificate issued under these rules in relation to any e-service shall be such as may be specified by the Government or by the Competent Authority concerned.