Power of suspension, revocation and cancellation of licence or permit

(1) The State Government or a person duly authorized by it, may, on receipt of any complaint or suo moto or on inspection or on receipt of inspection report or search report under section 14 or section 15, initiate proceedings in the prescribed manner against the licensee or the permit holder for revocation or cancellation of the licence or the permit, as the case may be. (2) The State Government or a person duly authorized by it, may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, suspend the licence or the permit during the pendency of enquiry and may also impose such restrictions and limitations as required in connection with the conduct of the race course, off course, horse race or betting activity in public interest. (3) The State Government or a person duly authorized by it, after the completion of proceedings initiated against the licensee or the permit holder under sub-section (1), may, for reasons to be recorded, suspend, revoke or cancel the licence or the permit and issue such further directions as may be necessary in the public interest.