Section 26(1) in The Information Technology (Certifying Authorities) Rules, 2000
(1)A Digital Signature Certificate,-(a)shall be issued with a designated expiry date;(b)which is suspended shall return to the operational use, if the suspension is withdrawn in accordance with the provisions of section 37 of the Act;(c)shall expire automatically upon reaching the designated expiry date at which time the Digital Signature Certificate shall be archived;(d)on expiry, shall not be re-used.
