(1) The prescribed authority may, on proof of any complaint of malpractice or for any other offence committed under this Act, for reasons to be recorded, black list a travel agent after taking into consideration the nature of malpractice or the gravity of offence, for such period as the prescribed authority deems fit.
(2) The particulars of a travel agent black-listed shall be exhibited at conspicuous places and notified to all travel, trade and other concerned organisations, foreign missions in India and Indian missions abroad etc.
(3) The action taken under sub-section (1) shall not protect such travel agent from being prosecuted under the provisions of this Act.
(4) If the prescribed authority is satisfied that there are sufficient grounds for removal of a travel agent from the black list, it may, after recording the reasons, order his removal from such list and issue a fresh certificate of registration on payment of prescribed fee and notify the same for information of all concerned.