Section 6A of ITA, 2000 : Section 6A: Delivery Of Services By Service Provider

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the Government of India wants to provide a more efficient system for its citizens to apply for passports. Under Section 6A of The Information Technology Act, 2000, the government can authorize a private company like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to set up and maintain an online portal for passport applications.

This online portal would allow citizens to fill out their passport applications, submit necessary documents, and even pay the passport application fees. The government can allow TCS to collect and retain a certain service charge from each applicant for providing this service. This service charge would be specified by the government and could vary depending on the type of service, for example, normal or tatkal passport application service.

Even if there is no explicit provision in the Passport Act or any other law to collect these service charges, the government can still authorize TCS to do so under Section 6A of the IT Act. This helps in efficient delivery of services to the public through electronic means.