(1) The department or office may suspend the license of the labor supplier in the following cases:-
(a) If the labor supplier does not submit the details required to be submitted as per rule 31 within the period under section 60 of the Act,
(b) If a fine is imposed in accordance with sub-section (6) of section 62 of the Act, if such fine is not paid within the period specified by the department or office,
(c) Failure to comply with the conditions prescribed under sub-rule (2) of rule 28.
(2) Before suspending the license in accordance with sub-rule (1), such labor supplier shall be given an opportunity of seven days to submit his explanation.
(3) If the report is not submitted within the specified period according to sub-rule (2) or if the report submitted is not satisfactory, the department or office may suspend the license of such labor supplier for up to six months at a time.
(4) A labor supplier suspended in accordance with sub-rule (3) shall not be allowed to supply labor during the period of suspension. But the suspension shall not hinder the continued employment of the laborers who have been supplied before.
(5) If the labor supplier submits an application to release the suspension along with proof of compliance with the conditions and instructions given in the Act and this regulation, the department or office may release the suspension if the application is found to be true upon investigation.
(6) The department or office shall place the notice of suspension of the labor supplier in accordance with the Act and this regulation on its website.