Section 15: Revocation of certificate of registration

If the Authority is satisfied, either on a reference made to it in this behalf or on the basis of inquiry report of a Committee of experts constituted by the Authority or otherwise that- (a) the certificate of registration granted by it under this Act to a Semen station has been obtained by misrepresentation or fraud; or (b)the holder of the certificate of registration has, without reasonable cause, failed to comply with the terms and conditions subject to which the certificate has been granted or has contravened any of the provisions of this Act or has not complied with such conditions, as may be prescribed; then, without prejudice to any other proceedings to which the holder of the certificate, may be liable under this Act, the Authority may after giving the holder of the certificate of registration an opportunity to show cause;- (i) where under this Act, any conditions have been imposed on any person, while granting the certificate of registration or renewal thereof, or under section 9, and such person has failed to comply with such conditions, the Authority, after giving such person opportunity of being heard, revoke the certificate of registration or renewal thereof and shall take such steps against such person, as may be prescribed; or (ii) suspend the certificate of registration or renewal till the holder of the certificate complies with all the required conditions to the satisfaction of the Authority; or (iii) take an affidavit from the holder of the certificate of registration, to comply with the provisions of this Act.