(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the Certifying Authority which has issued a Digital Signature Certificate may suspend such Digital Signature Certificate, -
(a) on receipt of a request to that effect from -
     (i) the subscriber listed in toe Digital Signature Certificate; or
     (ii)any person duly authorised to act on behalf of that             subscriber;
(b) if it is of opinion that the Digital Signature Certificate should       be  suspended in public interest

(2) A Digital Signature Certificate shall not be suspended for a        period  exceeding fifteen days unless the subscriber has        been given an  opportunity of being heard in the matter.

(3) On suspension of a Digital Signature Certificate under this        section, the Certifying Authority shall communicate the same        to the  subscriber.