Section 22. Black-listing of travel agents.

(1) The prescribed authority may, on proof of any complaint of malpractice or for any other offence committed under this Act, for reasons to be recorded, blacklist a 1[travel agent, or guide] after taking into consideration the nature of malpractice or the gravity of offence, 2[for a period which may extend to three months]. (2) The particulars of a 1[travel agent, excursion agent or guide] blacklisted shall be exhibited at conspicuous place and notified to all travel, trade and other concerned organisations, foreign missions in India and Indian missions abroad etc. (3) The action taken under sub-section (1) shall not protect such travel agent, 1[excursion agent or guide] from being prosecuted under the provisions of this Act. (4) If the prescribed authority is satisfied that there are sufficient grounds for removal of a 1[travel agent, excursion agent or guide] from the black-list he may, after recording the reasons order his removal from such list and issue a fresh certificate of registration on payment of prescribed fee and notify the same for information of concerned.