Who can have digital signature certificate?
Any person can apply to the certifying authority for issue of a DSC in the prescribed form, paying Rs 25,000. While prescribing, the government can differentiate the fee structure for different classes of applicants. The applicant shall also enclose a certification practice statement and in the absence of such a statement, particulars, as prescribed by regulations, have to be given. How is the DSC issued? The certifying authority, on receipt of the application, after due consideration of the certification statement and other particulars and enquiry, can grant the DSC. Discretion is vested with the certifying authority to reject any application. Reasons should be recorded in case of rejection. Are any conditions imposed for issue of the DSC? For issuing the DSC, the certifying authority should take into consideration the following points: *The applicant holds the private key corresponding to the public key to be listed in the DSC. *The applicant holds the private key, which is capable o
