# The Information Technology Act, 2000, Section 21: Licence to issue electronic signature Certificates

- Act: The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000)
- In force from: 2000-10-17
- Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/it-act/section/21/

## Text

21. Licence to issue 1 [electronic signature] Certificates.--(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), any person may make an application, to the Controller, for a licence to issue 1 [electronic signature] Certificates. (2) No licence shall be issued under sub-section (1), unless the applicant fulfils such requirements with respect to qualification, expertise, manpower, financial resources and other infrastructure facilities, which are necessary to issue 1 [electronic signature] Certificates as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (3) A licence granted under this section shall-- (a) be valid for such period as may be prescribed by the Central Government; (b) not be transferable or heritable; (c) be subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified by the regulations.

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