**Executive Summary**
This document is an errata to the Tamil Nadu Information Technology (Electronic Service Delivery) Rules, 2016, originally published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on December 14, 2016. It was issued by the Information Technology Department on July 11, 2017 and published on July 19, 2017. The errata includes changes to definitions, omissions of sections, and additions to the rules.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to Definitions (Rule 2):**
* A definition for "Body Corporate" is added, encompassing companies, bodies established under law, firms, sole proprietorships, and associations engaged in commercial or professional activities.
* **Omission of Section (after Rule 6):**
* The section titled "7. Functions and Powers of Director of Electronic Service Delivery" and its associated sub-sections (1)(a), (b) and (c) are omitted.
* **Amendments to Rule 20:**
* After clause (e) of sub-rule (3), the expressions in clauses (f), (g), (h) and sub-rule (4) are amended as follows: "evidentiary value in terms of authenticity and integrity; controlled destructibility; and augmentability."
* **Software Auditing:**
* The Competent Authority must have application software audited by a third party agency prior to deployment to ensure security, reliability, performance, and consistency. Audits are also required when changes are made to the software.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Director of Electronic Service Delivery**
* **Impact:**
* The Director of Electronic Service Delivery is no longer assigned specific functions and powers as originally defined in the 2016 rules.
* **Action Required:**
* No action is explicitly outlined for the Director of Electronic Service Delivery.
**Stakeholder: Competent Authority**
* **Impact:**
* The Competent Authority has increased responsibility for ensuring the security, reliability, performance, and consistency of application software.
* **Action Required:**
* The Competent Authority must arrange for third-party audits of application software before deployment and after any changes are made.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Information Technology (Electronic Service Delivery) Rules, 2016: Rules related to electronic service delivery in Tamil Nadu, which are the primary subject of the notification.
Information Technology Department: The department issuing the notification and responsible for the rules.
Chennai: Location of publication for the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.