20. [Controller to act as repository.] Omitted by the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 (10 of 2009), s. 13 (w.e.f. 27-10-2009). 21. Licence to issue 1[electronic signature] Certificates.–(1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), any person may make an application, to the Controller, for a licence to issue 1[electronic signature] Certificates. (2) No licence shall be issued under sub-section (1), unless the applicant fulfills such requirements with respect to qualification, expertise, manpower, financial resources and other infrastructure facilities, which arc necessary to issue 1[electronic signature] Certificates as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (3) A licence granted under this section shall– (a) be valid for such period as may be prescribed by the Central Government; (b) not be transferable or heritable; (c) be subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified by the regulations. 22. Application for licence.–(1) Every application for issue of a licence shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government. (2) Every application for issue of a licence shall be accompanied by– (a) a certification practice statement; (b) a statement including the procedures with respect to identification of the applicant; (c) payment of such fees, not exceeding twenty-five thousand rupees as may be prescribed by the Central Government; (d) such other documents, as may be prescribed by the Central Government. 23. Renewal of licence.–An application for renewal of a licence shall be– (a) in such form; (b) accompanied by such fees, not exceeding five thousand rupees, as may be prescribed by the Central Government and shall be made not less than forty-five days before the date of expiry of the period of validity of the licence. 24. Procedure for grant or rejection of licence.–The Controller may, on receipt of an application under sub-section (1) of section 21, after considering the documents accompanying the application and such other factors, as he deems fit, grant the licence or reject the application: Provided that no application shall be rejected under this section unless the applicant has been given a reasonable opportunity of presenting his case. 25. Suspension of licence.– (1) The Controller may, if he is satisfied after making such inquiry, as he may think fit, that a Certifying Authority has– (a) made a statement in, or in relation to, the application for the issue or renewal of the licence, which is incorrect or false in material particulars; (b) failed to comply with the terms and conditions subject to which the licence was granted; 2 [(c) failed to maintain the procedures and standards specified in section 30;] (d) contravened any provisions of this Act, rule, regulation or order made thereunder, revoke the licence: Provided that no licence shall be revoked unless the Certifying Authority has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the proposed revocation. (2) The Controller may, if he has reasonable cause to believe that there is any ground for revoking a licence under sub-section (1), by order suspend such licence pending the completion of any enquiry ordered by him: 1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 2, for “Digital Signature” (w.e.f. 27-10-2009). 2. Subs. by notification No. S.O. 1015(E) (w.e.f. 19-9-2002). 14