Information Technology Act,2000
18. Functions of Controller. –
The Controller may perform all or any of the following function, namely:-
(a) exercising supervision over the activities of Certifying Authorities;
(b)certifying public keys of the Certifying Authorities;
(c)laying down the standards to be maintained by Certifying Authorities;
(d) specifying the qualifications and experience which employees of the Certifying Authorities should possess;
(e) specifying the conditions subject to which the Certifying Authority shall conduct their business;
(f) specifying the contents of written, printed or visual materials and advertisements that may be distributed or used in respect of a Digital Signature Certificate and the public key;
(g) specifying the form and content of a Digital Signature Certificate and the key;
(h) specifying the form the manner in which accounts shall be maintained by the Certifying Authorities;
(i) specifying the terms and conditions subject to which auditors may be appointed and the remuneration to be paid to them;
(j) facilitating the establishment of any electronic system by a Certifying Authority either solely or jointly with other Certifying Authorities and regulation of such system;
(k) specifying the manner in which the Certifying Authorities shall conduct their dealings with the subscribers;
(l)resolving any conflict of interests between the Certifying Authorities and the subscribers;
(m) laying down the duties of the Certifying Authorities;
(n)maintaining a data-base containing the disclosure record of ever Certifying Authority containing such particulars as may be specified by regulations which shall be accessible to public.
