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A Certifying Authority received a request from the subscriber and suspended his Digital Signature Certificate. Under Section 37, which statement is correct about the period of suspension?

A Digital Signature Certificate cannot be suspended for more than fifteen days unless the subscriber has been given an opportunity of being heard in the matter. The Act does not require a court order, and no shorter fixed limit applies.

  1. ASuspension beyond fifteen days requires that the subscriber has been given an opportunity of being heardCorrect
  2. BSuspension cannot last more than seven days under any circumstances
  3. CSuspension can continue indefinitely without any hearing if the subscriber requested it
  4. DSuspension beyond fifteen days requires the prior order of a court

Explanation

Section 37(2) states that a certificate shall not be suspended for more than fifteen days unless the subscriber has been given an opportunity of being heard. The Act does not fix a seven-day limit, allow indefinite suspension without hearing, or require a court order. The Certifying Authority must also communicate the suspension to the subscriber.

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