# IT Act 2000, Section 25

- Act: IT Act 2000 (Act 21 of 2000)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/it-act-2000/section/25/

## Text

Suspension of licence. (1) The Controller may, if he is satisfied after making such inquiry, as he may think fit, that a Certifying Authority has,- (a) made a statement in, or in relation to, the application for the issue or renewal of the licence, which is incorrect or false in material particulars; (b) failed to comply with the terms and conditions subject to which the licence was granted; (c) failed to maintain the standards specified under clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 20; (d) contravened any provisions of this Act, rule, regulation or order made thereunder, revoke the licence: Provided that no licence shall be revoked unless the Certifying Authority has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the proposed revocation. (2) The Controller may, if he has reasonable cause to believe that there is any ground for revoking a licence under sub-section (1), by order suspend such licence pending the completion of any inquiry ordered by him: Provided that no licence shall be suspended for a period exceeding ten days unless the Certifying Authority has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the proposed suspension. SEC. 1] (3) No Certifying Authority whose licence has been suspended shall issue any Digital Signature Certificate during such suspension.

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