Information Technology Act, 2000
17. Appointment of Controller and other
officers. –
(1) The Central Government may, by
notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a Controller of Certifying Authorities
for the purposes of this Act and may, also by the same or subsequent
notification, appoint such number of Deputy Controllers and Assistant
Controllers as it deems fit.
(2) The Controller shall discharge his
functions under this Act subject to the general control and directions of the
Central Government.
(3) The Deputy Controllers and Assistant
Controllers shall perform functions assigned to them by the Controller under
the general superintendence and control of the Controller.
(4) The qualifications, experience and terms
and conditions of service of Controller, Deputy Controllers and Assistant
Controller shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
(5) The Head Office and Branch Officer of the
officer of the Controller shall be at such places as the Central Government may
specify, and these may be established at such places as the Central Government
may think fit.
(6) There shall be a seal of the Office of the
Controller.