Q: License in information technology act

Ans: A certifying authority is a trusted third party or entity that will get license from the controller and will issue electronic signature certificate.  
Section 21 to section 25:
21: License to grant electronic signature certificate 
22. Application for license 
23. Renewal of license 
24. Procedure for grant or rejection of license
25. Suspension of license .
26. Notice of suspension or revocation of license.
32. Display of license.
33. Surrender of license. 

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