(3) If the mutawwif to whom a notice has been given under paragraph (2)—
- (a) fails to show cause within the period of time given to him to do so or such extended period of time as the Majlis may allow; or
- (b) fails to show sufficient cause,
the Majlis shall give notice in writing to that mutawwif of the date from which the cancellation of the certificate shall take effect.
(4) The mutawwif whose certificate has been cancelled may, within 14 days after the receipt of the notice referred to in paragraph (3), appeal in writing against the cancellation to the Minister whose decision shall be final.
(5) If within the period referred to in paragraph (4), the mutawwif gives due notice of appeal to the Minister, the cancellation shall not take effect unless the cancellation is confirmed by the Minister or the appeal is for any reason dismissed by the Minister or is withdrawn.
Surrender of certificate
17. A mutawwif whose certificate has been cancelled by the Majlis under rule 16 shall surrender his certificate within 7 days of the date of the cancellation.
PART IV
OFFENCES
Offences
18.—(1) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with rule 3 (3) or 7 (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.
(2) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with rule 8 (1) or (2), 10 (2), 14 (6) or 17 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.
