13.7.9 (Suspension of licence )

The Controller may revoke the licence, 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 particular; (b) failed to comply with the terms and conditions subject to which the licence was granted; (c) failed to maintain the standards specified in s. 20; (d) has contravened any provision of this Act, rule, regulation or order made thereunder. However, no licence shall be revoke unless the Certifying Authority has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the proposed revocation.

Further, the Controller may, if he has reasonable cause to believe that there is any ground for revoking a licence, by order suspend such licence pending the completion of any enquiry ordered by him. However, no licence shall be suspended for a period exceeding 10 days unless the Certifying Authority has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the proposed suspension. Accordingly no Certifying Authority whose liecence has been suspended shall issue any Digital Signature Certificate during such suspension.