Section 22 of ITA, 2000 : Section 22: Application For Licence
The Information Technology Act, 2000
Bare Act
- CHAPTER VI: REGULATION OF CERTIFYING AUTHORITIES
(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.
Simplified Act
(1) If you want to get a license, you must fill out the application form that the Indian government says to use.
(2) When you apply for a license, you need to provide the following things:
- (a) A document that describes how you will certify digital signatures;
- (b) A document that explains...
Explanation using Example
Let's consider a hypothetical scenario where Mr. Raj wants to start a business that involves providing digital signatures. As per the Information Technology Act, 2000, he would need to apply for a license to become a Certifying Authority (CA) for digital signatures.
According to Section 22(1), Mr. Raj's application for this license must be in a form that the Central Government prescribes.
Further, as per Section 22(2), his application must be accompanied by:
- (a) a certification practice statement, whi...