Section 32 IT Act: Display of licence

Information Technology Act, 2000

Section 32 IT Act at a Glance

Section 32 IT Act requires every Certifying Authority to display its licence at a conspicuous, clearly visible place on the premises where it carries on its business.

Section 32 IT Act Bare Act Text

32. Display of licence.

Every Certifying Authority shall display its licence at a conspicuous place of the premises in which it carries on its business.

Section 32 IT Act in Simple Words

Section 32 IT Act requires every Certifying Authority to keep its licence on open display at its business premises.

Under Section 32 IT Act, the Certifying Authority must place the licence at a conspicuous place, meaning a spot that is clearly visible and easy to notice, within the premises where the Certifying Authority carries on its business. Keeping the licence hidden in a drawer or private file does not satisfy this requirement.

Section 32 IT Act forms part of Chapter VI on the regulation of Certifying Authorities. Nearby provisions address related duties of a licensed Certifying Authority, including Section 31 IT Act on ensuring compliance by employees and engaged personnel, and Section 33 IT Act on surrender of a licence.

When Section 32 IT Act Applies

  • The duty applies to every Certifying Authority.
  • The Certifying Authority must display its licence.
  • The licence must be placed at a conspicuous (clearly visible) place.
  • That place must be on the premises in which the Certifying Authority carries on its business.

Example of Section 32 IT Act

A licensed Certifying Authority opens an office in Dehradun to carry on its certificate business. Rukmini, who manages the Dehradun office, frames the Certifying Authority's licence rather than storing it in a closed file cabinet. Rukmini mounts the licence on the front reception wall where visitors entering the premises can immediately see it. Displaying the licence at that clearly visible spot on the business premises satisfies Section 32 IT Act.

FAQs on Section 32 IT Act

What is Section 32 IT Act?▼

Section 32 IT Act requires every Certifying Authority to display its licence at its business premises. The licence must be put up at a conspicuous place where it can be clearly seen.

Where must a Certifying Authority display its licence under Section 32 IT Act?▼

At a conspicuous place of the premises in which the Certifying Authority carries on its business. A conspicuous place means a clearly visible spot rather than a closed file or private storage area.

Is displaying the licence optional for a Certifying Authority under Section 32 IT Act?▼

No. Section 32 IT Act places a mandatory duty on every Certifying Authority to display its licence at a conspicuous place on its business premises.

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Sources: Bare Act Text, Information Technology Act, 2000 ·