Suspension of licence

Suspension of licence.–

1. (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 procedures and standards specified in section 30;
   • (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. (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 enquiry 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.
3. (3) No Certifying Authority whose licence has been suspended shall issue any electronic signature Certificate during such suspension.