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Deccan Printers, a small establishment, wishes to send its annual return in Form I to the Inspector by email. Under the 1988 Act, when is this permitted?

Email filing is allowed only if the Inspector or other prescribed authority has the facility to receive electronic mail. Section 4(3) permits Form I to be furnished either physically or by email, but the electronic route depends on the receiving authority's capability.

  1. AAlways, regardless of the authority's facilities
  2. BOnly if the Inspector or the prescribed authority has the facility to receive electronic mailCorrect
  3. COnly with prior written approval from the Central Government
  4. DNever, as the return must be filed in physical form

Explanation

Section 4(3) lets the employer furnish Form I in physical form or by electronic mail if the Inspector or authority has the facility to receive such mail. Without that facility, the physical route applies.

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