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Part I · Licensing of Container Depot Operators

7. Suspension 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 of this Act may be suspended by the Director-General, where-

(a)

it becomes necessary in order to implement any protective measures adopted in consequence of a determination made by the Director-General;

(b)

the licensee has been charged for the commission of an offence under the provisions of this Act or any regulations made thereunder; or

Licensing of Container Depot Operators

(c)

the licensee has contravened any provisions of this Act or regulations made thereunder and the severity of such contravention does not warrant a cancellation of the licence.

(2)

Where a licence is suspended under paragraph (a)

of subsection (1), the licensee shall be entitled to a pro rata refund of the fee paid by him for the issue of the licence.

(3)

No suspension under subsection (1) shall be carried out except after notice to the licensee to show cause within such period as may be specified in the notice, why such suspension should not be made, and except on the licensee failing to show cause within such period, or on the licensee not showing sufficient cause.

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Part II

General Provisions

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