Power to cancel licences

Power to cancel licences.—

1. (1) A licence or permit granted under this Act may be cancelled by the Commissioner for good and sufficient reasons to be recorded in writing, after giving an opportunity to the person concerned for making any representation and after considering such representation.
2. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of sub-section (1), the Commissioner may cancel or suspend any licence or permit granted under this Act,—
   • (a) if any fee or duty payable by the holder thereof be not duly paid; or
   • (b) if there is any breach by the holder of such licence or permit, or by his servants, or by any one acting with his express or implied consent on his behalf, of any of the terms or conditions of such licence or permit or of the terms of any agreement executed under section 17; or
   • (c) if the holder thereof is punished for any offence against this Act, or of any cognizable or non-bailable offence; or
   • (d) if the conditions of the licence or permit provide for such cancellation or suspension.
3. (3) The holder of a licence or permit shall not be entitled to any compensation for the cancellation or suspension thereof under this section nor to a refund of any fee paid or deposit made in respect thereof.