(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 in 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 missions abroad etc.
(3) The action taken under sub-section (I) shall not protect such travel agent from being prosecuted under the provision of this Act.
(4) If the prescribed authority is satisfied that there are sufficient ground for removal of a travel agent from the blacklist, 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.
23. Notice of removal and black-listing of travel agent- Before removing the name of a travel agent from the register under section 21 or black-listing him under section 22, the prescribed authority shall give notice to the travel agent of the ground or grounds on which it is proposed to take action, and hold an inquiry in th presence of that person, giving him a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against it.
24. Fixation of rates: The prescribed authority may, by a notification in the Gazette, fix the reasonable maximum rates which may be charged by a travel agent for the service rendered by him to a person engaging him as such.