Section 20
Power to suspend and dissolve
of Farmers' Organization Act 1973
If the Registrar is of the opinion that it is in the interest of the farmers generally in any area so to do he may by order suspend the constitution or the rules of any Farmers’ Organization.
(2)
As soon as the order under subsection (1) has been made the
Registrar shall cause an inquiry to be made in respect of such
Farmers’ Organization in respect of which the order was made or any aspect of the business of such Farmers’ Organization.
(3)
After the inquiry under subsection (2) has been made the
Registrar may revoke the order of suspension or order that such
Farmers’ Organization be dissolved as he thinks expedient.
(4)
Subject to any appeal made under section 21, the order for the dissolution of any Farmers’ Organization shall take effect on the expiry of the period of three months after the date of publication of the order.
(5)
Any Farmers’ Organization affected by an order under this section shall be dissolved in accordance with the regulations made under this Act.