Where it appears to the Central Government that a person holding certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency has obtained it on the basis of false or erroneous information, or is guilty of misconduct, or on receipt of any report of incompetency, or any act of omission or commission or compromise to safety, security or prevention of pollution by the person holding such certificate which may threaten or pose a threat to life or property or environment, it may, after due investigation, by order, withdraw, suspend or cancel such certificate:
Provided that no order shall be passed under this section without giving to the holder of such certificate a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
Provided that no order shall be passed under this section without giving to the holder of such certificate a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
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