Breach by an agent of his authorisation16

1

Where an agent breaches any of the conditions of his authorisation, the Department may—

a

withhold funds from the agent; and

b

recover on demand the whole or any part of funds already made available to the agent.

2

Before taking any step specified in paragraph (1), the Department shall—

a

give the agent a written explanation of the reasons for the step proposed to be taken;

b

afford the agent an opportunity to make written representations within such time as the Department considers reasonable; and

c

consider any such representations.