DVAT Returns/Applications allowed by using Digital Signatures

The Department of Trade and Taxes had vide Notification dated 26.03.2014, allowed for use of Digital Signatures for online filling of Applications/Returns etc. The Department had vide Circular No 2 dated 23.04.2014, clarified , that the system of filling returns/application can be availed by all registered dealers, by obtaining digital signature from any PF Certifying Authorities. Further, It has also been clarified that Dealers filling online returns , using digital signatures need not file Return verification Form in Form DVAT-56.The use of Digital Signature is optional.