12 Electronic Transactions Act, No. 19 of 2006 (2) In designating a Certification Authority the Minister may by Order published in the Gazette, designate any Government Department, Public Corporation, Statutory Body, Institution, or authority or any branch or unit thereof which shall be charged with the implementation of the provisions of this Chapter ; the Minister shall in making the Order take into consideration the capacity of the Government Department, Public Corporation, Statutory Body, institution or authority to be designated in relation to its overall ability to discharge the obligations under this Act in ensuring the proper functioning of certification services by accredited Certification Service Providers. Powers of Certification Authority. 19. to– The Certification Authority shall have the power (a) identify the criteria which will form the basis for accreditation of Certification Service Providers and the qualifications required by them ; (b) hear appeals and specify the procedure to be followed in the granting of accreditation for the purposes of this Act ; (c) specify the procedure for the hearing of appeals in the event of a refusal to grant or renew accreditation under section 20, as the case may be ; (d) issue licences or any other form of authorisation to Certification Service Providers to provide prescribed services ; (e) require Certification Service Providers to maintain such records and registers as may be prescribed ; (f) from time to time call for information as may be necessary from Certification Service Providers and issue directions to such Certification Service Providers.