Mera Samvidhaan All of Information Technology Act, 2000

Chapter VI · Regulation of Certifying Authorities

21Licence to issue 1[electronic signature] Certificates.

Section 21 · Chapter VI · page 14 of the Act

(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), any person may make an application, to the Controller, for a licence to issue 1[electronic signature] Certificates.

(2) No licence shall be issued under sub-section (1), unless the applicant fulfills such requirements with respect to qualification, expertise, manpower, financial resources and other infrastructure facilities, which are necessary to issue 1[electronic signature] Certificates as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(3) A licence granted under this section shall–

(a) be valid for such period as may be prescribed by the Central Government;

(b) not be transferable or heritable;

(c) be subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified by the regulations.

1 Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 2, for “digital signature” (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).

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