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Unit 4: Information Technology Act, 2000

on it and the subscriber has accepted it; (c) the subscriber holds the private key corresponding Notes

to the public key, listed in the Digital Signature Certificate; (d) the subscriber’s public key
and private key constitute a functioning key pair; (e) the information contained in the Digital
Signature Certificate is accurate, and (f) it has no knowledge of any material fact, which, if it had

been included in the Digital Signature Certificate would adversely affect the reliability of the

representation made in (a) to (d) above.
Revocation of Digital Signature Certifi cate (Sec.38)

A Certifying Authority may revoke a certificate issued by it: (a) where the subscriber or any other
person authorised by him makes a request to that effect; or (b) upon the death of the subscriber;
or (c) upon the dissolution of the fi rm or winding up of the company where the subscriber is a

firm or a company.

Task “Digital signature technique is good for security purpose”. Comment.

4.10 Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal

Establishment of Cyber Appellate Tribunal (Sec.48)

The Central Government shall, by notification, establish one or more appellate tribunals to be
known as the Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal.

Composition of Cyber Appellate Tribunal (Sec.49)

The Tribunal shall consist of one person only, known as the presiding officer and be appointed,

by notification, by the Central Government.

Qualifications for Appointment as Presiding Officer of the Tribunal (Sec.50)

A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Presiding officer unless he: (a) is, or has been,

or is qualified to be, a judge of a High court, or (b) is or has been a member of the India Legal
Service and is holding or has held a post in Grade I of that service for at least 3 years.
Term Offi ce (Sec.51)

The Presiding officer shall hold office for a term of 5 years from the date on which he enters upon

his office or until he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Salary, Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Presiding Offi cer
(Sec.52)

The salary and allowances payable to, and the other terms and conditions of service including
pension, gratuity and other retirement benefits of the presiding officer shall be such as may be

prescribed. However, neither the salary and allowances nor the other terms and conditions of

service of the Presiding officer shall be varied to his disadvantage after appointment.

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