Suspension of Stockist and Retailer License.

(1) The District Mining Officer may suspend a Stockist and Retailer Licence in such form, as may be prescribed, in case of any proven violation of any of the provisions of this Act or in case of indulgence in any act that seeks to promote illegal mining. (2) The order of suspension of a Stockist and Retailer Licence under sub-section (1) shall not remain in force beyond a period of six months. (3) Where the Stockist and Retailer Licence has been suspended for non-payment of Government dues, as assessed by the District Mining Officer, the Stockist and Retailer Licence shall regain its validity upon payment of such Government dues and subsequent written orders, as may be prescribed: Provided that the Stockist and Retailer may appeal within thirty days against the original Assessment Order by paying fifty percent of the assessed Government dues and in all such cases the Stockist and Retailer Licence shall regain its validity until the final decision on the appeal. (4) A Stockist and Retailer Licence shall be deemed to be suspended indefinitely upon expiry of the period of the Licence if the Annual Licence Fee for the succeeding year has not been paid before the expiry of the Licence: Provided that the Licence shall regain its validity upon payment of the Annual Licence Fee and Late Fee.