Cancellation and Suspension of Licence
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In case of violation of conditions of licence issued, the Licensing Authority after giving sufficient opportunity to the licensee to explain his/her stand may cancel or suspend wholly or partly, the licence for the wholesale or retail of drugs.
Cancellation and Suspension of
Licence
In case of violation of
conditions of licence issued, the Licensing Authority after giving sufficient opportunity
to the licensee to explain his/her stand may cancel or suspend wholly or
partly, the licence for the wholesale or retail of drugs. However, if it is
proved later that the violation of conditions oflicence is not due to direct
involvement of the licensee or not instigated by himlher or the licensee is not
guilty of any serious act within 12 months and ifit is proved that he/she was
sincere and violation was not intentional, he/she may apply for reconsideration
to the Licensing Authority of the State Government within 3 months from the
date of suspension or cancellation of licence.
Mere
storage of expiry samples in the premises is no offence unless, it is given or
sold.
Storage of Veterinary Drugs
A separate cupboard
or drawer should be reserved for veterinary drugs in the premises with no
access to the customer. The drugs should be kept under lock and key.
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