# IT Act 2000, Section 37

- Act: IT Act 2000 (Act 21 of 2000)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/it-act-2000/section/37/

## Text

Suspension of Digital Signature Certificate. (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 toe 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.

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