Section 21
Suspension and revocation of panning licence
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(1)
The Director may, at any time he deems necessary, collectively suspend temporarily, for a period not exceeding sixty days, the rights of all holders of panning licences to conduct panning operations in any area.
(2)
The Director may, by notice in writing, revoke a panning licence issued under section 16 if he is satisfied that the holder of the licence—
(a)
has breached any of the terms and conditions specified in the licence; or
(b)
has contravened any of the provisions of this
Ordinance.
(3)
The decision of the Director to suspend or revoke a panning licence under this section shall be final.
(4)
Where a panning licence has been revoked under subsection (2), the holder of the licence shall forthwith surrender the licence to the Superintendent for cancellation.
Prospecting Licence