Section 76E: Suspension or revocation of public service vehicle licences

76E. Suspension or revocation of public service vehicle licences (1) A public service vehicle licence may be refused or where it has already been granted, be suspended or revoked by the Authority if, having regard to— (a) the character or conduct of the applicant or the holder of the licence; or (b) the manner in which the vehicle is being or has been used, it appears to the Authority that the applicant or the holder of the licence is not a fit and proper person to hold the licence. (2) The Authority shall not issue a public service vehicle licence in respect of any vehicle or where such licence has already been issued, the Authority may suspend or revoke the licence if the vehicle does not comply with such conditions as to construction, fitness and equipment or otherwise as may be prescribed. (3) Where a public service vehicle licence is suspended or revoked under subsection (1) or (2), the Commissioner shall cause seals to be affixed to the motor vehicle in case of revocation or during the period of suspension at such place as the registered owner or person in charge of the vehicle may indicate. (4) Any unauthorised person who breaks the seals affixed under subsection (3), or causes, or permits, the seals to be broken shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine of not less than 5,000 rupees nor more than 10,000 rupees.