ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Energy Act
102. Revocation of licence or permit
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
102. Revocation of licence or permit
(1)The Authority may suspend or revoke a licence or permit where—(a)the undertaking or the execution of the works related thereto has not commenced at the expiry of the period specified in the licence or permit, or at the expiry of any extended period which the Authority may allow;(b)it is satisfied that the licensee is either not operating in accordance with the terms and conditions of the licence, permit or the provisions of this Act; or(c)the licensee is adjudged bankrupt.(2)Unless otherwise specified in the licence or permit, the Authority may give a licensee fourteen days' notice to show cause why the licence or permit should not be revoked.(3)A notice under subsection (2) shall—(a)set out the relevant condition of the licence or permit or the requirement of the Act to which the breach relates;(b)specify the acts, omissions or other facts which, in the opinion of the Authority or the licensing agent, constitute a contravention of the conditions of the licence or permit or requirements of the Act, and the reasons why the Authority is of the opinion that any of the circumstances mentioned under subsection (1) have occurred or arisen; and(c)be served upon the licensee at the licensee's principal place of business and shall take effect from the date of service.(4)The Authority shall determine the matter within thirty days from the expiry of the notice.(5)A suspension or revocation of a licence or permit shall not indemnify the licensee against any penalties for which such person may have become liable under the Act.