Section 22 IT Act: Application for licence
Information Technology Act, 2000
Section 22 IT Act at a Glance
Section 22 IT Act sets the filing requirements for an application to obtain a licence to issue electronic signature Certificates. The application must use the prescribed form and attach required statements, prescribed documents, and a fee not exceeding ₹25,000.
Section 22 IT Act Bare Act Text
22. Application for licence.
(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.
Section 22 IT Act in Simple Words
Section 22 IT Act lays down the form, fee limit, and documents required when applying for a licence to issue electronic signature Certificates under Section 21 IT Act. Under Section 22(1) IT Act, every application for the issue of a licence must be made in the form prescribed by the Central Government.
Section 22(2) IT Act lists four items that must accompany every application. First, under Section 22(2)(a) IT Act, the applicant must submit a certification practice statement. Second, under Section 22(2)(b) IT Act, the applicant must submit a statement setting out the procedures for identification of the applicant.
Third, under Section 22(2)(c) IT Act, the application must include payment of the fees prescribed by the Central Government, subject to a statutory maximum of ₹25,000. Fourth, under Section 22(2)(d) IT Act, the applicant must attach any other documents prescribed by the Central Government. Once submitted, the Controller examines the application and accompanying documents under Section 24 IT Act.
When Section 22 IT Act Applies
- Application for the issue of a licence submitted in the form prescribed by the Central Government.
- Inclusion of a certification practice statement.
- Inclusion of a statement setting out the procedures for identification of the applicant.
- Payment of the application fee prescribed by the Central Government, not exceeding ₹25,000.
- Submission of any other documents prescribed by the Central Government.
Example of Section 22 IT Act
FAQs on Section 22 IT Act
What is Section 22 IT Act?▼
Section 22 IT Act specifies how an applicant must apply for the issue of a licence under Chapter VI of the IT Act. Every application must use the form prescribed by the Central Government and include a certification practice statement, an identification procedure statement, prescribed fees not exceeding ₹25,000, and other prescribed documents.
What is the maximum application fee under Section 22 IT Act?▼
₹25,000. Section 22(2)(c) IT Act requires the applicant to pay the fee prescribed by the Central Government, and caps that fee at ₹25,000.
Who prescribes the application form and required documents under Section 22 IT Act?▼
The Central Government. Under Section 22(1) and Section 22(2)(c) and (d) IT Act, the Central Government prescribes the application form, the fee amount within the ₹25,000 limit, and any additional documents.
Must a certification practice statement accompany a licence application under Section 22 IT Act?▼
Yes. Section 22(2)(a) IT Act makes a certification practice statement a mandatory document with every application for the issue of a licence.
Does Section 22 IT Act cover the renewal of an existing licence?▼
No. Section 22 IT Act applies to an application for the issue of a licence, whereas renewal of an existing licence is governed separately by Section 23 IT Act.
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Sources: Bare Act Text, Information Technology Act, 2000 ·