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The Controller recognised a foreign Certifying Authority under section 19(1). Later, the Controller finds that it contravened the conditions of recognition. Which statement is correct?

If the Controller is satisfied that a recognised foreign Certifying Authority has contravened the conditions and restrictions of its recognition, the Controller may revoke the recognition, but must record reasons in writing and issue a notification in the Official Gazette.

  1. ARecognition cannot be withdrawn once notified
  2. BThe Controller may revoke recognition for reasons recorded in writing, by notification in the Official GazetteCorrect
  3. CThe Controller may revoke recognition orally, with effect from the date of the order
  4. DOnly the Central Government may revoke, and it need not record reasons

Explanation

Section 19(3) lets the Controller, if satisfied of a contravention of the conditions and restrictions of recognition, revoke it for reasons recorded in writing by notification in the Official Gazette. Oral revocation or no reasons would not meet this requirement.

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