Section 14 — Cancellation of certificate

Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta · Last reviewed 18 September 2026

Chapter IIIRegistration

What this section provides

Sets grounds and process for cancellation of registration, including false statements, violation of certificate terms/law, public-interest grounds and failure to undertake reasonable activity. A reasonable opportunity of being heard is part of the cancellation framework. Rule 14A inserted in 2026 defines a deemed reasonable-activity threshold for cancellation/renewal purposes.

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Primary official sources

← Section 13 — Suspension of certificate Section 14A — Surrender of certificate →

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