Cessation of powers of promoter on discontinuance of public ropeway

If, at any time after the opening of a ropeway, it is proved that the promoter has discontinued the operations of such ropeway or of any part thereof, without a reason sufficient, in the opinion of the Licensing Authority to warrant such discontinuance, the Licensing Authority may, if it thinks fit after providing a reasonable opportunity of being heard to the promoter, declare, that the powers of the promoter in respect of such ropeway or part thereof shall, from such dates as it may determine, be at an end; and thereupon the said powers shall cease and determine. Explanation. - The working of a ropeway shall be deemed to have been discontinued if it has ceased for the period determined in the licence granted under section 10, or if the period has not been so determined, for a period of three months.