Section 37: Suspension and revocation of contract or licence

37. Suspension and revocation of contract or licence (1) The Authority may suspend or revoke a concession contract or licence upon breach of any condition of the contract or licence or upon any failure to comply with this Act or any regulations made under it. (2) Before suspending, revoking or cancelling a licence or a contract, the Authority shall give written notice of its intention to do so to the licensee or contractor, stating the reason for which it proposes to act, and shall give him a reasonable opportunity of making representations. [Issue 1] P14 – 18 Revised Laws of Mauritius (3) A licensed operator may appeal to the Minister against the suspension or revocation of its licence or contract by the Authority under subsection (1). (4) Where a contract or licence is suspended or revoked under subsection (1), the Authority may, if it considers that such suspension or revocation would materially affect the movement of cargo in the port— (a) take temporary possession of any facility or equipment and operate them; and (b) engage any servant or employee of the operator. (5) Subsection (4) shall be deemed to be an implied term of every contract or licence.