168. Exercise of discretionary power by Director–General

Where any discretionary or other power is given to the Director-General by this Act or any regulation made thereunder, he shall not exercise that power adversely in respect of the applicant for registration or the registered owner of an Industrial Design, Patent or Mark or any other matter provided under this Act without (if duly required so to do within the prescribed time) giving such applicant or registered owner an opportunity of being heard.