www.lawcommission.gov.np published in the recorded depository. (5) After the issuance of the certificate, if the Certifying Authority obtains any information on the matter which may affect the validity or credibility of such a certificate, it shall provide immediately with the information thereof to the subscriber obtaining a certificate. (6) Period of validity of the certificate issued under Sub-rule (1) shall be as specified in that certificate. 33. Suspension of Certificate : (1) The Certifying Authority may, in the following cases, suspend a certificate issued by it: (a) if the Certifying Authority is satisfied with the fact that such a digital signature has been used or is being to be used or is likely to be used for any illegal purpose or for the attainment of illegal objectives; (b) if the information of any criminal case instigated against a subscriber is under consideration in any court has been obtained; (c) if the Controller asks the Certifying Authority in written for the suspension of the certificate mentioning the fact that the certificate has been used or is being used or is likely to be being used in the act against public interest. (2) While making suspension of any certificate under Clause (b) of Section 32 of the Act and Sub-rule (1), the Certifying Authority shall have to ask the concerned subscriber an explanation by giving a time period of Three days for presenting the case in writing having specified the reason for suspension. 24 www.lawcommission.gov.np