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Suspension and revocation of certificate of registration. – (1) If the Authority is satisfied, either on a reference made to it in this behalf or otherwise that— (a) the certificate of registration issued under this Act, has been obtained by misrepresentation or fraud; (b) the holder of the certificate of registration has failed to comply with the conditions, subject to which the certificate of registration has been issued; or (c) the holder of certificate of registration has contravened any of the provisions of this Act, the rules or the regulations, then, without prejudice to any other proceeding to which the holder of the certificate of registration may be liable, the Authority may, by an order after giving him an opportunity to show cause, revoke the certificate of registration by giving reasons therefor. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where the Authority is of the prima facie view that the certificate of registration granted to the online games provider must be suspended, the Authority may, do so for reasons to be recorded in writing, at any time before revoking the certificate.