Section 9
Revocation and alteration of licences
There shall be power at any time—
(a)
without cause assigned to revoke or alter, or to vary the period, terms, or conditions of, any licence granted under this Act upon payment to the licensee of compensation for any damage which he may sustain in respect of such revocation, alteration, or variation;
(b)
to revoke without compensation any licence on breach by the licensee of any condition or restriction to which the licence is subject or on conviction of the licensee of any offence punishable under this Act.
(2)
The power in subsection (1) referred to may in the case of a licence granted by the State Authority be exercised by the State Authority and in the case of a licence granted by a District Officer be exercised by the District
Officer; provided that in the case of a licence to the granting whereof the approval of the State Authority is required, such approval shall also be necessary to the exercise by a District Officer of the power in subsection (1)
referred to.