(1)Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the Certifying Authority which has issued a Digital Signature Certificate may suspend such Digital Signature Certificate,–
(a)on receipt of a request to that effect from–
(i)the subscriber listed in the Digital Signature Certificate; or
(ii)any person duly authorised to act on behalf of that subscriber;
(b)if it is of opinion that the Digital Signature Certificate should be suspended in public interest.
(2)A Digital Signature Certificate shall not be suspended for a period exceeding fifteen days unless the subscriber has been given an opportunity of being heard in the matter.
(3)On suspension of a Digital Signature Certificate under this section, the Certifying Authority shall communicate the same to the subscriber.