Printed signature

is printed signature (non digital) valid for tax invoice?
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The validity of a printed signature on tax invoices under the CGST Act is a point of contention. While Rule 46 suggests a signature or digital signature is required, potentially allowing tax officers to object to printed ones, some argue it's valid for service providers who retain duplicates. To avoid potential disputes and litigation, it's advisable to sign tax invoices manually or digitally.

As per Rule 46 of CGST Act : signature or digital signature must therein .

Hence Tax Officer can Object for printed Signature . So not get into any litigation it's better to Sign Tax Invoice manually or Digitally
Printed signature is valid for service provider , since they retain only duplicate.

Books of accounts can be maintained in electronic form.So printed signature is valid

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