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Rahul Mehta's Certifying Authority suspended his DSC in public interest on its own opinion, without any request from him. Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, what is the limit on this suspension?

The suspension cannot go beyond fifteen days unless Rahul is given an opportunity of being heard. The Act permits suspension in public interest, but the fifteen-day limit and the hearing safeguard still apply, and the Certifying Authority must communicate the suspension to the subscriber.

  1. AIt cannot exceed fifteen days unless Rahul has been given an opportunity of being heardCorrect
  2. BIt cannot exceed thirty days under any circumstances
  3. CIt may continue indefinitely because it was done in public interest
  4. DIt cannot exceed fifteen days under any circumstances, even after a hearing

Explanation

Section 37(2) states a DSC shall not be suspended for a period exceeding fifteen days unless the subscriber has been given an opportunity of being heard. Public interest allows suspension under 37(1)(b) but does not remove this safeguard. The Authority must also communicate the suspension to the subscriber.

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