Section 24 of ITA, 2000 : Section 24: Procedure For Grant Or Rejection Of Licence

Explanation using Example

Let's consider a hypothetical scenario where a company named XYZ Tech has applied for a license to provide digital signature services under section 21 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The Controller, upon receiving the application, reviews the documents submitted by XYZ Tech. The Controller also considers other factors such as the company's past performance, its technical capabilities, and the need for such a service in the market.

If the Controller finds that XYZ Tech meets all the requirements, he may grant the license. However, if there are any issues or concerns, the Controller cannot simply reject the application. As per the provision of section 24, the Controller must provide XYZ Tech with a reasonable opportunity to present their case - this could involve clarifying any doubts, providing additional documents, or addressing any concerns raised by the Controller. Only after this process can a final decision to grant or reject the license be made.