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Section 37: Suspension of Digital Signature Certificate

Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000)State Act of Tamil Nadu · Act 21 of 2000

(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the Certifying Authority which has issued a Digital Signature Certificate may suspend such Digital Signature Certificate,–

(a) on receipt of a request to that effect from–

(i) the subscriber listed in the Digital Signature Certificate; or

(ii) any person duly authorised to act on behalf of that subscriber;

(b) if it is of opinion that the Digital Signature Certificate should be suspended in public interest.

(2) A Digital Signature Certificate shall not be suspended for a period exceeding fifteen days unless the subscriber has been given an opportunity of being heard in the matter.

(3) On suspension of a Digital Signature Certificate under this section, the Certifying Authority shall communicate the same to the subscriber.

Where this provision sits

ActInformation Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000)
Section37
Marginal noteSuspension of Digital Signature Certificate
JurisdictionState of Tamil Nadu
StatusIn force as published by the source

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