What are the provisions relating to suspension of digital signature by the certifying authority under section 37 of IT Act, 2000?

CS Professional · Information Technology and Systems Audit · PYQS · June 2021
What are the provisions relating to suspension of digital signature by the certifying authority under section 37 of IT Act, 2000?

Answer & Explanation:

The provisions relating to Suspension of Digital Signature Certificate are contained in Section 37 of Information Technology Act, 2000 as amended. This provides that the Certifying Authority which has issued a Digital Signature Certificate may suspend such Digital Signature Certificate - On receipt of a request to that effect from: The subscriber listed in the Digital Signature Certificate; or Any person duly authorized to act on behalf of that subscriber, If it is of opinion that the Digital Signature Certificate should be suspended in public interest. A Digital Signature Certificate shall not be suspended for a period exceeding fifteen (15) days unless the subscriber has been given an opportunity of being heard in the matter. On suspension of a Digital Signature Certificate under this section, the Certifying Authority shall communicate the same to the subscriber.

Topics: Information Technology Act, 2000

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