46Revocation etc. of permits and authorities

##### 46 Revocation etc. of permits and authorities (1) The Minister may, at any time, by notice in writing served on the holder of a permit or an authority, vary or revoke the permit or authority where, after consultation with the Designated Authority, the Minister is satisfied that: (a) a provision of this Act relating to the permit or authority, or a condition imposed in respect of the permit or authority, has been contravened; or (b) it is necessary or expedient to do so for the furtherance of the object of this Act. (2) The Minister may, at any time, by notice in writing served on the holder of a permit or an authority, suspend the permit or authority where, after consultation with the Designated Authority, the Minister believes on reasonable grounds that: (a) a provision of this Act relating to the permit or authority, or a condition imposed in respect of the permit or authority, has been contravened; or (b) it is necessary or expedient to do so for the furtherance of the object of this Act. (3) A suspension of a permit or an authority may be of indefinite duration or for a period specified in the notice. (4) The suspension of a permit or an authority is not affected by any proceedings for an offence in relation to the permit or authority (including any appeal) or by the termination of any such proceedings. (5) During the period of suspension of a permit or an authority, the permit or authority has no force or effect, but the period of currency of the permit or authority continues to run. (6) The suspension of a permit or an authority does not prevent its revocation. (7) The variation, revocation or suspension of a permit or an authority takes effect when notice of the variation, revocation or suspension, as the case may be, is served on the holder of the permit or authority or on such later date (if any) as is specified in the notice.