(1) Where the Central Government, for reasons to be recorded in writing, is satisfied that pending consideration of the question of cancelling the certificate on any of the grounds mentioned in sub-section (1) of section 14, it is necessary so to do, it may, by order in writing, suspend the certificate for such period not exceeding one hundred and eighty days as may be specified in the order.
(2) Every person whose certificate has been suspended shall-
(a) not receive any foreign contribution during the period of suspension of certificate:
Provided that the Central Government, on an application made by such person, if it considers appropriate, allow receipt of any foreign contribution by such person on such terms and conditions as it may specify;
(b) utilise, in the prescribed manner, the foreign contribution in his custody with the prior approval of the Central Government.
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 2010
Section 3 Prohibition to accept foreign contribution
Section 4 Persons to whom section 3 shall not apply
Section 5 Procedure to notify an organisation of a political nature
Section 6 Restriction on acceptance of foreign hospitality
Section 7 Prohibition to transfer foreign contribution to other person
Section 8 Restriction to utilise foreign contribution for administrative purpose
Section 10 Power to prohibit payment of currency received in contravention of the Act
Section 11 Registration of certain persons with Central Government
Section 12 Grant of certificate of registration
Section 13 Suspension of certificate
Section 14 Cancellation of certificate
Section 15 Management of foreign contribution of person whose certificate has been cancelled