Section 7E

If by the time the period stipulated in the notice expires the licensed person has failed to comply with the notice, the Chief Inspector shall present a report to the Minister on such failure.

If, after considering the report from the Chief Inspector, the Minister is satisfied that the breach is serious in nature or affects or may affect the safety and health of workers or members of the public and that the licensed person has failed or refused to take or has not taken all measures stipulated in the notice for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the condition which the licensed person has breached, the Minister may give the licensed person a notice stating that he proposes to revoke the licence given to such person and the notice shall also state—

After the expiry of the period stated in the notice and after considering any representations made by the licensed person, the Minister may decide whether to continue with the proposed revocation or take no further action.

Notice shall be given to the licensed person by the Minister informing him of the decision where the Minister decides to revoke the licence or take no further action, and the decision shall come into force on the date the notice is delivered to the licensed person.

The decision of the Minister under this section is final.

Notwithstanding the revocation of the licence, the validity of any certificate of fitness issued by the licensed person shall continue to be valid until the expiry date thereof and the licenced person shall continue to assume any obligation, duty and responsibility imposed by or in connection with the issuance of the certificate of fitness.

Granting of new licence upon revocation