Bare Acts

23. Renewal of license An application for renewal of a license shall be (a) in such form; (b) accompanied by such fees, not exceeding five thousand rupees, as may be prescribed by the Central Government and shall be made not less than forty-five days before the date of expiry of the period of validity of … Read more

22. Application for license (1) Every application for issue of a license shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) Every application for issue of a license shall be accompanied by- (a) a certification practice statement; (b) a statement including the procedures with respect to identification of the applicant; … Read more

21. Licence to issue Electronic Signature Certificates (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), any person may make an application, to the Controller, for a license to issue Electronic Signature Certificates. (2) No license shall be issued under sub-section (1), unless the applicant fulfills such requirements with respect to qualification, expertise, manpower, financial resources … Read more

(1) The Controller shall be the repository of all Digital Signature Certificates issued under this Act. (2) The Counter shall- (a) make use of hardware, software and procedures that are secure from intrusion and misuse; (b) observe such other standards as may be prescribed by the Central Government. To ensure that the secrecy and security … Read more

19. Recognition of foreign Certifying Authorities (1) Subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be specified, by regulations, the Controller may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, and by notification in the Official Gazette, recognise any Certifying Authority as a Certifying Authority for the purposes of this Act. (2) Where any Certifying … Read more