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A Certifying Authority suspends Ananya's Digital Signature Certificate at her request. Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, what is the position if the suspension is to continue beyond fifteen days?

A Digital Signature Certificate cannot be suspended for more than fifteen days unless the subscriber has been given an opportunity of being heard. So a longer suspension is possible only after such a hearing, not automatically.

  1. AIt cannot exceed fifteen days under any circumstance
  2. BIt may continue beyond fifteen days only if the subscriber has been given an opportunity of being heardCorrect
  3. CIt may continue automatically for any period without notice
  4. DIt may continue only if the Controller issues a fresh licence

Explanation

Section 37(2) provides that a certificate shall not be suspended for a period exceeding fifteen days unless the subscriber has been given an opportunity of being heard. So a longer suspension is not impossible, but needs the hearing. Saying it can never exceed fifteen days is therefore wrong.

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