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CAP. 218]

Travel Agents

[1989 Ed.

20. Notice of intention to revoke

(1) The Registrar shall not suspend or revoke a licence under section 19(b)

or refuse consent under section 18(c) unless he first-

(a) gives notice in writing to the licensee of his intention and the ground upon which he proposes to suspend or revoke the licence

or refuse consent; and

(b) permits the licensee to make representations to him.

(2) Representations under subsection (1)(b) shall be made in writing and within 7 clear days from the date of notification under subsection (1) or such greater period as is specified in the notice.

21. Registrar may conduct investigation

Where the Registrar suspects that the business of a licensee as a travel agent is being carried on contrary to the public interest (whether an allegation has been made against the licensee or not) he may conduct such investigation as he considers necessary in respect of that business.

22. Registrar's powers of investigation

(1) For the purpose of an investigation of a business under section 21 the Registrar may-

(a) by notice in writing, require a person associated with the

business-

(i) to produce to him such documents relating to the business of the licensee as are in the custody or under the control of that

person;

(ii) to give him all reasonable assistance in connection with the

investigation; and

(iii) to attend before him and to give evidence;

(b) receive such evidence as he considers relevant to the investigation

whether or not it would be admissible in a court; and

(c) require evidence (either orally or in writing) to be given on oath

or affirmation.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(c) the Registrar may administer an oath or affirmation.

23. Notices

Any notice given by the Registrar under section 22(1)(a)—

(a) shall be signed by the Registrar;

(b) shall state the time when and the place where the person to whom the notice is addressed shall comply with any requirement stated in the notice;

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