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Part I · Licensing of Container Depot Operators

4. Form and duration of a licence

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

A licence issued under section 3, shall-

(a)

be in such form as the Director-General may determine;

(b)

be subject to such terms and conditions as specified in the licence;

(c)

become operative from such date as shall be specified in the licence; and

(d)

unless earlier revoked, be in force for the period as specified in the licence.

(2)

It shall be lawful for the Director-General to modify the terms and conditions of a licence without compensating the licensee concerned.

(3)

No modification under subsection (2) shall be made except after notice to the licensee in writing to show cause within such period as may be specified in the notice, why such modification should not be made, and except on the licensee failing to show cause within such period, or on the licensee not showing sufficient cause.

Part II

General Provisions