(b) the time, being not less than 14 days, within which the licensee may make
written representation to object to the proposal.
25.
(13)
The Authority shall, after considering any representations made pursuant to
subsection (12), communicate its decision in writing, and the reasons therefore to
the licensee.
(14)
Where the urgency of the matter so requires, the Authority may forthwith suspend a
licence on any ground specified in subsection (11).
(15)
A suspension effected pursuant to subsection (14) shall, unless sooner revoked,
lapse after 30 days.
Special powers
(1)
The Board may designate in writing any officer to act as an authorised officer who
shall perform (lie duties specified in this section.
(2)
An authorised officer may (a)
require a licensee to produce his licence;
(b) at all reasonable times inspect any installation, apparatus or premises relating
to a licence.
(3)
Where a Magistrate is satisfied, by information upon oath, that there is reasonable
ground to suspect that a person is contravening this Act or any regulations made
there under, he may grant a warrant to an authorised officer enabling him to(a)
enter any premises named in the warrant and search those premises or any
person found therein;
(b)
inspect, remove and take copies of any document found
considers relevant;
which he
(c) inspect and remove any installation or apparatus found therein which he has
reason to suspect is operating in contravention of this Act.
(4)
When a public operator contravenes this Act, the Authority may require the operator
to remedy the default within a delay specified by it.
(5)
Where a public operator fails to comply with a decision taken by the Authority under
subsection (4), the Authority may (a)
revoke or vary the terms of the licence;
(b)
suspend the licence for a period not exceeding 30 days; or
(c)
reduce the period, not exceeding one year, for which the licence was
originally granted.