(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), any person may make an application, to the Controller, for a licence to issue Digital Signature Certificates.

(2) No licence shall be issued under sub-section (1), unless the applicant fulfils such requirements with respect to qualification, expertise, manpower, financial resources and other infrastructure facilities, which are necessary to issue Digital Signature Certificates as may be prescribed by the Central Government

(3) A licence granted under this section shall -
     (a) be valid for such period as may be prescribed by the             Central  Government;
     (b) not be transferable or heritable;
     (c) be subject to such terms and conditions as may be            specified by    the regulations.