S.L. 499.58 Art. 7Surrender, suspension or withdrawal of authorization.

(1) An operator may at any time give notice to the

Authority stating that, after such date as may be specified in the notice, such operator does not propose to continue to act as an operator under any of the authorisations granted or under such authorisation as may be specified in the notice, and any authorisation to which the said notice relates shall cease to have effect on the date so specified in relation to it: Provided that where an operator opts to cease to operate the vehicle hire service for a period of time not exceeding one calendar month in any particular calendar year, the operator shall seek the prior approval of the Authority, and such approval shall be granted by the Authority if it is satisfied that reasonable grounds exist for temporary closure: Provided further that where an operator ceases to operate the vehicle hire service without permission from the Authority or beyond the term allowed, the Authority may revoke the authorisation.

(2) The Authority may at any time and on reasonable grounds suspend, withdraw or revoke an authorisation by giving an operator a notice in writing containing the reasons for such suspension, withdrawal or revocation:

Provided that unless there exist gross acts of misconduct or negligence or any other serious grounds for immediate suspension, withdrawal or revocation, the operative date of such notice shall be not less than twenty-eight days from the date of notification.

(3) An authorisation in respect of which a notice is given in accordance with sub-regulation (2) shall, unless it is cancelled before that date, cease to have effect on the date specified in the notice.

(4) Upon the termination or revocation of an authorisation, any person previously qualifying as an operator who opts to re-apply for authorisation shall make a fresh application and the Authority shall be furnished afresh with any information and documents which are to be supplied with any new application.