Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
14. Cancellation of
certificate. -
1.
The
Central Government may, if it is satisfied after making such inquiry as it may
deem fit, by an order, cancel the certificate if --
a.
the
holder of the certificate has made a statement in, or in relation to, the application
for the grant of registration or renewal thereof, which is incorrect or false;
or
b.
the
holder of the certificate has violated any of the terms and conditions of the
certificate or renewal thereof; or
c.
in
the opinion of the Central Government, it is necessary in the public interest
to cancel the certificate; or
d.
the
holder of certificate has violated any of the provisions of this Act or rules
or order made thereunder; or
e.
if
the holder of the certificate has not been engaged in any reasonable activity
in its chosen field for the benefit of the society for two consecutive years or
has become defunct.
1.
2. No
order of cancellation of certificate under this section shall be made unless
the person concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
3. Any
person whose certificate has been cancelled under this section shall not be
eligible for registration or grant of prior permission for a period of three
years from the date of cancellation of such certificate.