Suspension of Digital Signature Certificate

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,–

1. (a) on receipt of a request to that effect from–
   • (i) the subscriber listed in the Digital Signature Certificate; or
   • (ii) any person duly authorised to act on behalf of that subscriber;
2. (b) if it is of opinion that the Digital Signature Certificate should be suspended in public interest.

1. (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.
2. (3) On suspension of a Digital Signature Certificate under this section, the Certifying Authority shall communicate the same to the subscriber.