Section 85. Power to cancel or suspend certificates obtained on false or erroneous information

85. Power to cancel or suspend certificates obtained on false or erroneous information .―If it appears to the Central Government that the holder of a certificate granted under this Act has obtained it on false or erroneous information, it may cancel or suspend such certificate: Provided that no order under this section shall be passed by the Central Government unless the person concerned has been given an opportunity of making a representation against the order proposed. 85. If the master of[2] [a special trade passenger] 247 or pilgrim ship or any contractor employed by him for the purpose contravenes section 247. Fine which may extend to three hundred rupees. . The master-owner or agent shall be liable to fine which may extend to one thousand rupees. Fine which may extend to two hundred rupees. Fine which may extend to five hundred rupees. Fine which may extend to two hundred rupees. 4[Penalty which may extend to one lakh rupees for the first offence and five lakh rupees for every subsequent offence] Fine which may extend to thirty rupees for every 2[special trade passenger] or pilgrim, who has sustained detriment by the omission to supply the prescribed provisions. prescribed 1. Subs. by Act 69 of 1976, s. 2, for "an unberthed passenger ship" (w.e.f. 1-12-1976). 2. Subs. by s. 2, ibid ., for "unberthed passengers" (w.e.f. 1-12-1976). 3. Subs. by s. 2, ibid ., for "an unberthed passenger" (w.e.f. 1-12-1976). 4. Subs. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and Schedule for certain words (w.e.f. 10-9-2024). 86. If[[1]] [a special trade passenger] or pilgrim ship carries[[2]] [special trade passengers] or pilgrims in contravention of sub-section (1) section 248.