(1) The Central Government may, if it is satisfied after making such inquiry as it may deem fit, by an order, cancel the certificate if-
(a) the holder of the certificate has made a statement in, or in relation to, the application for the grant of registration or renewal thereof, which is incorrect or false; or
(b) the holder of the certificate has violated any of the terms and conditions of the certificate or renewal thereof; or
(c) in the opinion of the Central Government, it is necessary in the public interest to cancel the certificate; or
(d) the holder of certificate has violated any of the provisions of this Act or rules or order made thereunder; or
(e) if the holder of the certificate has not been engaged in any reasonable activity in its chosen field for the benefit of the society for two consecutive years or has become defunct.
(2) No order of cancellation of certificate under this section shall be made unless the person concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
(3) Any person whose certificate has been cancelled under this section shall not be eligible for registration or grant of prior permission for a period of three years from the date of cancellation of such certificate.
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