Section 25
Section 25 of IT Act 2000. 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;
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.
Section 25, IT Act 2000 (Act 21 of 2000).
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Questions about Section 25
How do I find court cases under Section 25 of the IT Act 2000?
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What should I read with Section 25 of the IT Act 2000, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 20, so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was the IT Act 2000 enacted?
IT Act 2000 was enacted in 2000 as Act 21 of 2000. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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