IT Act21
IT Act Section 21: Licence to issue [electronic signature] Certificates
Ch VI · Regulation of Certifying Authorities
Gazette p.14
Verbatim · IT Act21. Licence to issue [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 [electronic signature] Certificates.(2) No licence shall be issued under sub-section (1), unless the applicant fulfills such requirements with respect to qualification, expertise, manpower, financial resources and other infrastructure facilities, which arc necessary to issue [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.
Cite as: Section 21, Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act No. 21 of 2000)